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 Pascal Groß, Joan Jordán, Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Doppel rates Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) a 84/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 84/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Fabián Ruiz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €21m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Toni Kroossimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 36 | €3.7m* | 94 | 82 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 84 | 82 |
| 8 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 32 | €4.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 84 | 81 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 93 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabián Ruiz
≈ 100% Fabián Ruiz · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Fabián Ruiz · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Fabián Ruiz · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fabián Ruiz?
By Doppel's fit score, Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest profile to Fabián Ruiz, with a 84/100 overall match. Joan Jordán and Hakan Çalhanoğlu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fabián Ruiz?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.0m.
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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