Who should replace Richard Ríos?
CM/CDMBenfica · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRichard Ríos's profile ↗
Richard Ríos is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Benfica in the Primeira Liga, with 27 appearances, 5 goals, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Ríos include Nico O'Reilly from Manchester City and Abdou Harroui from Hellas Verona, both with a fit score of 86/100, highlighting their tactical compatibility. These options represent some of the best replacements for Ríos in terms of playing style and effectiveness.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Khéphren Thuramsimilar↗ | Juventus | 25 | €36m | 95 | 83 |
| 5 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 94 | 87 |
| 8 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €151m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 34 | €400k | 94 | 85 |
| 11 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 93 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Richard Ríos
≈ 100% Richard Ríos · strong: Clearances, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Richard Ríos · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Richard Ríos · strong: Shots, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Richard Ríos?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) does the closest job to Richard Ríos, at 95/100 on profile. Abdou Harroui and Brais Méndez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Richard Ríos?
Yes — Abdou Harroui (Hellas Verona) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Richard Ríos?
Doppel learns Richard Ríos's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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