Players like Francesco Ruocco
CAMMantova · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancesco Ruocco's profile ↗
The players most similar to Francesco Ruocco are Joe Gelhardt, Maximilian Beier, Rober González. Doppel rates Joe Gelhardt (Hull City) a 82/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rober González scores 79/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Francesco Ruocco
Francesco Ruocco profiles as a durable attacking midfielder, though he has struggled to make a significant impact in Serie B. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 22% of his positional peers, he has yet to showcase standout strengths, particularly in creating chances or delivering accurate crosses. However, his remarkable reliability is a plus, having missed no games in the last three seasons. To elevate his game, he’ll need to enhance his creative output and contribute more significantly in the final third.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Francesco Ruocco
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
| 2 | Maximilian Beiersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €43m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Mathis Suraysimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €3.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Eldor Shomurodovsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 31 | €7.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Pavel Šulcsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €21m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Alfon Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 27 | €3.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Oscar Gloukhsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 22 | €13m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Jeppe Erenbjergsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €4.2m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francesco Ruocco
≈ 100% Francesco Ruocco · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Francesco Ruocco · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Francesco Ruocco · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Francesco Ruocco?
By Doppel's fit score, Joe Gelhardt (Hull City) is the closest profile to Francesco Ruocco, with a 82/100 overall match. Maximilian Beier and Rober González are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Francesco Ruocco?
Yes. Rober González (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Francesco Ruocco?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Francesco Ruocco's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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