Cheaper alternatives to John Ruddy
GKBirmingham City · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Ruddy's profile ↗
John Ruddy is a goalkeeper for Birmingham City in the Championship, with 44 appearances in the 2023/24 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Ruddy, Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday offers a strong fit score of 92/100 at a market value of €1m, while Kayne van Oevelen from FC Volendam provides good value with a fit score of 88/100 at €2m.
12 cheaper alternatives to John Ruddy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierce Charlessimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €1.0m | 92 | 92 |
| 2 | Kayne van Oevelensimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €2.1m | 90 | 88 |
| 3 | Brent Gabrielsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 27 | €900k | 89 | 87 |
| 4 | Dennis Seimensimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 21 | €9.5m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Diogo Sousasimilar↗ | Bodrum FK | 28 | €1.1m | 95 | 87 |
| 6 | Manuel Riemannsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 38 | €200k | 91 | 87 |
| 7 | Bernt Klaverboersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 21 | €2.8m | 90 | 87 |
| 8 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 22 | €5.5m | 88 | 87 |
| 9 | Lucas Acostasimilar↗ | Sarmiento | 31 | €700k | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Maarten Vandevoordtsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €16m | 93 | 87 |
| 11 | Ignacio Arcesimilar↗ | Deportivo Riestra | 34 | €800k | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Eloy Roomsimilar↗ | Vitesse | 37 | €100k | 89 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Ruddy
≈ 100% John Ruddy · strong: xG + xA, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% John Ruddy · strong: Possession won in att. third, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% John Ruddy · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to John Ruddy?
Manuel Riemann (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 87/100 match to John Ruddy.
Who is the best-value alternative to John Ruddy?
Pierce Charles offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 92/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to John Ruddy?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (goalkeeper) by how closely they match John Ruddy'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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