Players like Adrian Rus
CB/RBPisa · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdrian Rus's profile ↗
The players most similar to Adrian Rus are Santiago Bueno, Jake Cooper, Ilias Bronkhorst. Doppel rates Santiago Bueno (Wolverhampton) a 81/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ilias Bronkhorst scores 80/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
About Adrian Rus
Adrian Rus is a reliable ball-playing centre-back with a keen eye for delivering accurate crosses and winning aerial duels, marking him as a valuable asset in defensive and offensive transitions. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 43% of his positional peers, showcasing his overall quality. With only four games missed in the last three seasons, his durability adds to his appeal, while his ability to initiate plays with key passes highlights his contribution beyond mere defensive duties.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won %, Key passes. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Adrian Rus
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 28 | €9.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 2 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 3 | Ilias Bronkhorstsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 29 | €800k | 87 | 80 |
| 4 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 86 | 81 |
| 6 | Maximilian Bauersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 86 | 85 |
| 8 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Adrian Rus
≈ 100% Adrian Rus · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Adrian Rus · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Adrian Rus · strong: Key passes, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Adrian Rus?
By Doppel's fit score, Santiago Bueno (Wolverhampton) is the closest profile to Adrian Rus, with a 81/100 overall match. Jake Cooper and Ilias Bronkhorst are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Adrian Rus?
Yes. Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Adrian Rus?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Adrian Rus's 2024/25 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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