Players like Rubén
CBCórdoba · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRubén's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rubén are Mattia Bani, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Andrea Tiritiello. Doppel rates Mattia Bani (Palermo) a 86/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 88/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Rubén
Rubén is a robust aerial defender with a knack for contributing offensively, making him an effective dual-threat centre-back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 31%, he excels in aerial duels and has a notable ability to score and create big chances, showcasing his impact beyond mere defending. His durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability in the backline. While his passing metrics may not stand out, his defensive prowess and goal-scoring threat make him a valuable asset.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rubén
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 91 | 88 |
| 4 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rubén
≈ 100% Rubén · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Rubén · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rubén · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rubén?
By Doppel's fit score, Mattia Bani (Palermo) is the closest profile to Rubén, with a 86/100 overall match. Konstantinos Mavropanos and Andrea Tiritiello are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rubén?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rubén?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rubén's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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