Isma Ruiz alternatives
CM/CDMCórdoba · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsma Ruiz's profile ↗
Isma Ruiz is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Córdoba in LaLiga 2, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Isma Ruiz, players like Noah Naujoks from Excelsior (fit 83/100, €1m), Beñat Gerenabarrena from Athletic Club (fit 82/100, €1m), and Davy van den Berg from FC Utrecht (fit 82/100, €1m) offer similar roles at a lower market value.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 80 | 83 |
| 2 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 84 | 81 |
| 6 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 83 | 80 |
| 8 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 81 | 80 |
| 9 | Justin Lonwijksimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €800k | 83 | 80 |
| 10 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 82 | 80 |
| 11 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Isma Ruiz
≈ 100% Isma Ruiz · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Isma Ruiz · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Isma Ruiz · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Isma Ruiz?
Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 80/100 match to Isma Ruiz.
Who is the best-value alternative to Isma Ruiz?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Isma Ruiz?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Isma Ruiz's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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