Players like Marco Ruggero
CB/RBSpezia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarco Ruggero's profile ↗
Marco Ruggero is a centre-back/right-back for Spezia in Serie B, aged 26, with a market value of €1m. Players similar to Ruggero include Ivan M'Bahia from Clermont Foot, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Kaare Barslund from IF Brommapojkarna, with a fit score of 82/100. Other comparable players are George Campbell from West Bromwich Albion and Yan Valery from Sheffield Wednesday, both also fitting well within a similar role.
About Marco Ruggero
Marco Ruggero is a versatile centre-back/right-back known for his durability and reliability, having missed no matches in the last three seasons. While he ranks in the top 43% of his positional peers, his contributions are more defensive than offensive, with limited attacking metrics. Ruggero's strength lies in his consistency and ability to maintain a solid presence at the back, making him a dependable option in any defensive setup.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marco Ruggero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivan M'Bahiasimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 21 | €2.3m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Yan Valerysimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 27 | €1.5m | 86 | 81 |
| 5 | Puma Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 29 | €1.5m | 85 | 82 |
| 6 | Bryan Reynoldssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.7m | 85 | 81 |
| 7 | Alan Núñezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 22 | €900k | 85 | 83 |
| 8 | Brayann Pereirasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.1m | 84 | 82 |
| 9 | Harry Clarkesimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €2.4m | 84 | 81 |
| 10 | Ricard Sánchezsimilar↗ | Granada | 26 | €3.2m | 84 | 83 |
| 11 | Devyne Renschsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €7.9m | 84 | 81 |
| 12 | Santiago Sallesimilar↗ | San Martín de San Juan | 22 | €900k | 83 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marco Ruggero
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≈ 100% Marco Ruggero · medium reliability
≈ 100% Marco Ruggero · strong: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marco Ruggero?
By Doppel's fit score, Ivan M'Bahia (Clermont Foot) is the closest profile to Marco Ruggero, with a 81/100 overall match. Kaare Barslund and George Campbell are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marco Ruggero?
Yes. Kaare Barslund (IF Brommapojkarna) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marco Ruggero?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marco Ruggero'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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