Who should replace David Ricardo?
CBBotafogo · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Ricardo's profile ↗
David Ricardo is a centre-back for Botafogo in Brazil's Serie A, having made 22 appearances in 2025. The best replacement for David Ricardo could be Gabriele Guarino from Empoli, who has a fit score of 87/100, indicating a strong tactical alignment. Other notable options include Manuel Lama from Granada with a fit score of 82/100 and David Duarte from Bahia, who has a fit score of 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | David Duartesimilar↗ | Bahia | 31 | €1.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Patric Pfeiffersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €2.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Stefan Savićsimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 35 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Zinedin Smajlovićsimilar↗ | Sandefjord Fotball | 23 | €3.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €17m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Brandon Mechelesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 33 | €2.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Ricardo
≈ 100% David Ricardo · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% David Ricardo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% David Ricardo · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Ricardo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Manuel Lama (Granada) does the closest job to David Ricardo, at 93/100 on profile. David Duarte and Gabriele Guarino follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace David Ricardo?
Yes — Stefan Savić (Trabzonspor) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for David Ricardo?
Doppel learns David Ricardo's role profile from his 2025 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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