Who should replace Riley McGree?
LW/CAMMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRiley McGree's profile ↗
Riley McGree is a left winger/attacking midfielder for Middlesbrough in the Championship, with 28 appearances, 6 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for McGree, Ansu Fati (AS Monaco) and Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton & Hove Albion) both offer a tactical fit score of 83/100, making them strong alternatives in similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ansu Fatisimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Kaoru Mitomasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €20m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Cody Gakposimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €58m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Bradley Barcolasimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €68m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Ismael Saibarisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 25 | €44m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Gabriel Martinellisimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €42m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Başar Önalsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €7.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Riley McGree
≈ 100% Riley McGree · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Riley McGree · strong: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Riley McGree · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Riley McGree?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ansu Fati (AS Monaco) does the closest job to Riley McGree, at 92/100 on profile. Kaoru Mitoma and Cody Gakpo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Riley McGree?
Yes — John Swift (West Bromwich Albion) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €800k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Riley McGree?
Doppel learns Riley McGree'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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