Who should replace Richard?
CM/CDMAlanyaspor · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRichard's profile ↗
Richard is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Alanyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig, with 32 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Players who can replace Richard include Terry Devlin from Portsmouth, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Stanko Jurić from Real Valladolid, also with a fit score of 79/100. For those seeking the best replacement for Richard, Tibe De Vlieger of KAA Gent offers a fit score of 77/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tibe De Vliegersimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 21 | €2.7m | 94 | 77 |
| 2 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Sergio Álvarezsimilar↗ | Eibar | 34 | €400k | 92 | 77 |
| 7 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Lion City Sailors | 26 | €1.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Atsuki Itosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.4m | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Richard
≈ 100% Richard · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Richard · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Richard · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Richard?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tibe De Vlieger (KAA Gent) does the closest job to Richard, at 94/100 on profile. Terry Devlin and Stanko Jurić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Richard?
Yes — Sergio Álvarez (Eibar) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Richard?
Doppel learns Richard's role profile from his 2024/25 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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