Sergio Ruiz alternatives
CM/CDMGranada · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSergio Ruiz's profile ↗
Sergio Ruiz is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Granada in LaLiga 2, with 34 appearances and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Ruiz, players like Julian Baas from Sparta Rotterdam (fit 82/100), Görkem Sağlam from Kayserispor (fit 82/100), and Charlie Patiño from Deportivo de A Coruña (fit 81/100) offer similar roles at a market value of €1m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 83 | 82 |
| 3 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 83 | 81 |
| 4 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 83 | 80 |
| 5 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 85 | 80 |
| 6 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 81 | 80 |
| 7 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 81 | 80 |
| 9 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 81 | 79 |
| 11 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 81 | 79 |
| 12 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 78 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sergio Ruiz
≈ 100% Sergio Ruiz · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Sergio Ruiz · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Sergio Ruiz · strong: Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Sergio Ruiz?
Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 80/100 match to Sergio Ruiz.
Who is the best-value alternative to Sergio Ruiz?
Julian Baas offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Sergio Ruiz?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Sergio 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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