Who should replace Lautaro Ríos?
CMBanfield · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitLautaro Ríos's profile ↗
Lautaro Ríos is a central midfielder for Banfield in the Liga Profesional, with 25 appearances in 2025, including 1 goal and 1 assist. For those searching for the best replacement for Ríos, Julian Niehues from 1. FC Kaiserslautern offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Eric Martel of 1. FC Köln and Alessandro Sersanti from Reggiana both provide solid alternatives, each with a fit score of 80/100.
Best replacements for Lautaro Ríos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 95 | 80 |
| 3 | Alessandro Sersantisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 24 | €1.9m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Kasper Davidsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 21 | €2.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Ludvig Fritzsonsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 31 | €100k | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 90 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lautaro Ríos
≈ 100% Lautaro Ríos · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Lautaro Ríos · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Lautaro Ríos · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lautaro Ríos?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Julian Niehues (1. FC Kaiserslautern) does the closest job to Lautaro Ríos, at 95/100 on profile. Eric Martel and Alessandro Sersanti follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lautaro Ríos?
Yes — Titouan Thomas (Stade Lavallois) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lautaro Ríos?
Doppel learns Lautaro Ríos's role profile from his 2025 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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