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 Joshua Kimmich, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Will Smallbone. Doppel rates Joshua Kimmich (FC Bayern München) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rémi Oudin scores 82/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Fabián Ruiz is a dynamic central midfielder, showcasing elite playmaking ability with a top 5% rating among his peers. His pinpoint accuracy in final-third passes and knack for creating big chances highlight his vision and creativity, making him a key orchestrator for PSG. Although he has struggled with injuries recently, his overall quality and impact on the game remain undeniable, solidifying his status as a top-tier talent in European football.
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 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Millwall | 26 | €3.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €97m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €24m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabián Ruiz
≈ 100% Fabián Ruiz · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Fabián Ruiz?
Statistically, Joshua Kimmich (FC Bayern München) is the closest look-alike to Fabián Ruiz — a 81/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Fabián Ruiz?
By Doppel's fit score, Joshua Kimmich (FC Bayern München) is the closest profile to Fabián Ruiz, with a 81/100 overall match. Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Will Smallbone are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fabián Ruiz?
Yes. Rémi Oudin (Catanzaro) 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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