Who should replace Luis Rioja?
LW/RMValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuis Rioja's profile ↗
Luis Rioja is a left winger/right midfielder for Valencia in La Liga, with 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 6 assists. The best replacements for Rioja include Mohamed Nassoh from NAC Breda with a fit score of 82/100, and Pedro from Lazio, also with a fit score of 82/100. For those searching for players similar to Rioja, these options provide a tactical fit that aligns closely with his style of play.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Simon Adingrasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 24 | €23m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Jaidon Anthonysimilar↗ | Burnley | 27 | €19m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Pedrosimilar↗ | Lazio | 39 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Chidera Ejukesimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 28 | €3.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Marcus Taverniersimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €23m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Raheem Sterlingsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 32 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Florian Wirtzsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €95m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Marko Pjacasimilar↗ | FC Twente | 31 | €1.6m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luis Rioja
≈ 100% Luis Rioja · strong: Accurate long balls, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Luis Rioja · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Luis Rioja · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luis Rioja?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) does the closest job to Luis Rioja, at 92/100 on profile. Simon Adingra and Jaidon Anthony follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luis Rioja?
Yes — Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €700k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luis Rioja?
Doppel learns Luis Rioja's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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