Players like Isma Ruiz
CM/CDMCórdoba · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsma Ruiz's profile ↗
The players most similar to Isma Ruiz are Beñat Gerenabarrena, Darko Nejašmić, Jakub Moder. Doppel rates Beñat Gerenabarrena (CD Castellón) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Beñat Gerenabarrena scores 82/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
About Isma Ruiz
Isma Ruiz is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and controlling the tempo from deep. With a Sofascore rating in the top 15% of his peers, he showcases impressive aerial prowess and durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his crossing and key passing may not be his forte, his ability to dominate midfield battles makes him a reliable anchor for any team.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Isma Ruiz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Jakub Modersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Sean Longstaffsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €14m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Richard Ríossimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €27m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Isma Ruiz
≈ 100% Isma Ruiz · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Isma Ruiz · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Isma Ruiz · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Isma Ruiz?
By Doppel's fit score, Beñat Gerenabarrena (CD Castellón) is the closest profile to Isma Ruiz, with a 82/100 overall match. Darko Nejašmić and Jakub Moder are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Isma Ruiz?
Yes. Beñat Gerenabarrena (CD Castellón) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Isma Ruiz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Isma Ruiz's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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