Who should replace Omar Richards?
LBRio Ave · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOmar Richards's profile ↗
Omar Richards is a left-back for Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga, with 14 appearances and 702 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Richards, Théo Sainte-Luce from Montpellier and Rhys Norrington-Davies of Queens Park Rangers both present strong tactical fits, scoring 77/100. Additionally, Yannick Cappelle and Lukas Willen from SV Zulte Waregem are also viable options with fit scores of 76/100 and 75/100 respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Théo Sainte-Lucesimilar↗ | Montpellier | 28 | €1.0m | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Yannick Cappellesimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 23 | €700k | 90 | 76 |
| 3 | Lukas Willensimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 23 | €600k | 89 | 75 |
| 4 | Rhys Norrington-Daviessimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 27 | €2.3m | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Giovanni Bonfantisimilar↗ | UD Las Palmas | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Marcus Baggesensimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Zak Sturgesimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €3.9m | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | Jack Curriesimilar↗ | Oxford United | 25 | €900k | 89 | 75 |
| 9 | Unax Agotesimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 23 | €200k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Cristiano Banisimilar↗ | Mantova | 27 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Bright Arrey-Mbisimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 23 | €9.3m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Carlos Clercsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 34 | €100k | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Omar Richards?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Théo Sainte-Luce (Montpellier) does the closest job to Omar Richards, at 90/100 on profile. Yannick Cappelle and Lukas Willen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Omar Richards?
Yes — Marcus Baggesen (Västerås SK) plays a similar left back role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 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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