Players like Salva Ruiz
LB/CB/RBCD Castellón · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSalva Ruiz's profile ↗
The players most similar to Salva Ruiz are Roger Hinojo, Kaare Barslund, Yusuf Özdemir. Doppel rates Roger Hinojo (Cultural Leonesa) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jonas Lange Hjorth scores 82/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Salva Ruiz
Salva Ruiz is a reliable left-back known for his durability and consistent availability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. However, his statistical profile indicates he struggles in defensive duels and aerial challenges, placing him in the bottom tier among his positional peers. While he may not stand out in terms of impact, his experience across various clubs adds depth to his role.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Salva Ruiz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Hinojosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 21 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Yusuf Özdemirsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 25 | €3.1m | 84 | 81 |
| 4 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 83 | 82 |
| 5 | Jonas Lange Hjorthsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 25 | €400k | 83 | 82 |
| 6 | Lasse Günthersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €2.3m | 82 | 81 |
| 7 | Arthur Zagresimilar↗ | Excelsior | 25 | €1.8m | 82 | 81 |
| 8 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 82 | 83 |
| 9 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 82 | 82 |
| 10 | Tommaso Corazzasimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €1.6m | 81 | 83 |
| 11 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 81 | 83 |
| 12 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 81 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Salva Ruiz
≈ 100% Salva Ruiz · low reliability
≈ 100% Salva Ruiz · medium reliability
≈ 100% Salva Ruiz · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Salva Ruiz?
By Doppel's fit score, Roger Hinojo (Cultural Leonesa) is the closest profile to Salva Ruiz, with a 82/100 overall match. Kaare Barslund and Yusuf Özdemir are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Salva Ruiz?
Yes. Jonas Lange Hjorth (KFUM Oslo) plays a similar left back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Salva Ruiz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Salva Ruiz's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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