Who should replace Omar Richards?
LBRio Ave · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOmar Richards's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Omar Richards, the best-fitting left backs are Brian Plat, Kiko, Ramon. Brian Plat (FC Volendam) matches the role at 88/100 on tactical profile (73/100 overall). A cheaper option: Alan Ruschel at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Omar Richards
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Platsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 26 | €700k | 88 | 73 |
| 2 | Kikosimilar↗ | Moreirense | 24 | €1.6m | 88 | 73 |
| 3 | Ramonsimilar↗ | Cuiabá | 25 | €2.2m | 88 | 72 |
| 4 | Sherel Constancio Floranussimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €800k | 87 | 73 |
| 5 | Alan Ruschelsimilar↗ | Juventude | 37 | €100k | 86 | 74 |
| 6 | Rob Nizetsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 24 | €200k | 86 | 74 |
| 7 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 86 | 74 |
| 8 | Josh Flintsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 26 | €300k | 86 | 74 |
| 9 | Jacques Ekomiésimilar↗ | Angers | 23 | €8.4m | 86 | 73 |
| 10 | Francisco Chissumbasimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 21 | €5.5m | 85 | 73 |
| 11 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 85 | 73 |
| 12 | Wouter Prinssimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €500k | 84 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Omar Richards
≈ 100% Omar Richards · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Omar Richards · medium reliability
≈ 100% Omar Richards · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Omar Richards?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Brian Plat (FC Volendam) does the closest job to Omar Richards, at 88/100 on profile. Kiko and Ramon follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Omar Richards?
Yes — Alan Ruschel (Juventude) plays a similar left back role at roughly €100k, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Omar Richards?
Doppel learns Omar Richards's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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