Players like Nicolas Saint-Ruf
CBNancy · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Saint-Ruf's profile ↗
Nicolas Saint-Ruf is a centre-back for Nancy in Ligue 2, having made 24 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 6 goals. For those searching for players similar to Saint-Ruf, Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians, Serie A) and Cacá (Corinthians, Serie A) are notable matches with fit scores of 85/100 and 90/100, respectively. Additionally, Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella, Serie B) also offers a comparable profile with a fit score of 88/100.
About Nicolas Saint-Ruf
Nicolas Saint-Ruf is a goal-scoring centre-back with a knack for finding the net, showcasing his prowess in aerial duels and offensive contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 32% of his peers, he stands out for his remarkable ability to score non-penalty goals, making him a unique threat from set pieces. His durability is impressive, having missed only four games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability as a defensive anchor.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won %, Shots. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolas Saint-Ruf
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 92 | 90 |
| 3 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 92 | 88 |
| 4 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 87 |
| 8 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Saint-Ruf
≈ 100% Nicolas Saint-Ruf · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Saint-Ruf · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Saint-Ruf · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Saint-Ruf?
By Doppel's fit score, Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) is the closest profile to Nicolas Saint-Ruf, with a 85/100 overall match. Cacá and Andrea Tiritiello are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolas Saint-Ruf?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolas Saint-Ruf?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolas Saint-Ruf's 2025/26 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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