Who should replace Riley McGree?
LW/CAMMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRiley McGree's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Riley McGree, the best-fitting left wingers are Giacomo Bonaventura, Wenderson Galeno, Bradley Barcola. Giacomo Bonaventura (Fiorentina) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Abdoulie Manneh at about €2.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Riley McGree
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giacomo Bonaventurasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 37 | €6.8m* | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Wenderson Galenosimilar↗ | FC Porto | 29 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Bradley Barcolasimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €68m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Kaoru Mitomasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €20m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Ansu Fatisimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €16m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Abdoulie Mannehsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 22 | €2.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Ismael Saibarisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 25 | €44m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Can Uzunsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | €44m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Riley McGree
≈ 100% Riley McGree · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Riley McGree · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Riley McGree · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Riley McGree?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Giacomo Bonaventura (Fiorentina) does the closest job to Riley McGree, at 92/100 on profile. Wenderson Galeno and Bradley Barcola follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Riley McGree?
Yes — Abdoulie Manneh (Mjällby AIF) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €2.9m, 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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