Who should replace David Ricardo?
CBBotafogo · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Ricardo's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace David Ricardo, the best-fitting centre backs are Mattis Adolfsson, Craig Dawson, Bart Vriends. Mattis Adolfsson (Östers IF) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Bart Vriends at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for David Ricardo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattis Adolfssonsimilar↗ | Östers IF | 25 | €500k | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Craig Dawsonsimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 36 | €600k | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Bart Vriendssimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 35 | €200k | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | David Duartesimilar↗ | Bahia | 31 | €1.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €17m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Stefan Savićsimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 35 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Gabriel Pereirasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 26 | €6.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Brandon Mechelesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 33 | €2.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Geoffrey Kondosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 24 | €3.1m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Ricardo
≈ 100% David Ricardo · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% David Ricardo · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% David Ricardo · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Ricardo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mattis Adolfsson (Östers IF) does the closest job to David Ricardo, at 95/100 on profile. Craig Dawson and Bart Vriends follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace David Ricardo?
Yes — Bart Vriends (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for David Ricardo?
Doppel learns David Ricardo's role profile from his 2020/25 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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