Players like Fabián Ruiz
CMParis Saint-Germain · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabián Ruiz's profile ↗
The players most similar to Fabián Ruiz are Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Will Smallbone, Gianluca Busio. Doppel rates Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rémi Oudin scores 82/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Fabián Ruiz is a dynamic deep-lying playmaker, showcasing elite qualities with a Sofascore rating in the top 8% of his positional peers. His exceptional ability to deliver accurate final-third passes and create big chances highlights his vision and creativity, making him a pivotal force in PSG's midfield. While his aerial duels may not be his strength, his playmaking prowess and durability, with 30 appearances this season, ensure he remains a reliable asset for his team.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Touches, Big chances created. Availability: 33 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Fabián Ruiz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €24m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabián Ruiz
≈ 100% Fabián Ruiz · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Fabián Ruiz · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Fabián Ruiz · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fabián Ruiz?
By Doppel's fit score, Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) is the closest profile to Fabián Ruiz, with a 84/100 overall match. Will Smallbone and Gianluca Busio are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fabián Ruiz?
Yes. Rémi Oudin (Lecce) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Fabián Ruiz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Fabián 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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