Players like Víctor Ruiz
CBEspanyol · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitVíctor Ruiz's profile ↗
The players most similar to Víctor Ruiz are Bjorn Utvik, Daniele Rugani, Fábio Cardoso. Doppel rates Bjorn Utvik (Sarpsborg 08) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Craig Forsyth scores 81/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Víctor Ruiz
Víctor Ruiz is a creative ball-playing centre-back, showcasing an impressive ability to generate chances from the back with a top 2% ranking in big chances created. Despite his overall performance placing him in the bottom 40% of his peers, his passing vision and ability to deliver key passes elevate his playmaking from deep. With only a few games missed over the last three seasons, he proves to be a reliable presence, although his defensive metrics indicate a need for improvement in traditional defensive duties.
Strengths: Big chances created, Key passes. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Víctor Ruiz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bjorn Utviksimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 30 | €600k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Daniele Ruganisimilar↗ | Juventus | 32 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Fábio Cardososimilar↗ | FC Porto | 32 | €1.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 85 | 82 |
| 6 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 85 | 81 |
| 7 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Anton Tanghesimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 27 | €700k | 85 | 84 |
| 9 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 84 | 82 |
| 10 | Bryant Nielingsimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.4m | 84 | 81 |
| 11 | Boris Popovićsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €900k | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 84 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Víctor Ruiz
≈ 100% Víctor Ruiz · strong: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Víctor Ruiz · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Víctor Ruiz · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Víctor Ruiz?
By Doppel's fit score, Bjorn Utvik (Sarpsborg 08) is the closest profile to Víctor Ruiz, with a 82/100 overall match. Daniele Rugani and Fábio Cardoso are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Víctor Ruiz?
Yes. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Víctor Ruiz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Víctor Ruiz's 2023/24 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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