Players like Nicolas Saint-Ruf
CBNancy · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Saint-Ruf's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolas Saint-Ruf are Gustavo Henrique, Cacá, Andrea Tiritiello. Doppel rates Gustavo Henrique (Real Valladolid) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 88/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Nicolas Saint-Ruf is a goal-scoring centre-back who thrives in aerial battles, showcasing his prowess with an impressive non-penalty goals rate that places him in the top 1% of his peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 32% of his position, he demonstrates solid defensive capabilities, highlighted by his clearance stats. Saint-Ruf's durability is exceptional, having missed only four games in three seasons, making him a reliable presence at the back for Nancy.
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↗ | Real Valladolid | 33 | €600k | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Cacásimilar↗ | Vitória | 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↗ | Fiorentina | 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 · 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 closest look-alike to Nicolas Saint-Ruf?
Statistically, Gustavo Henrique (Real Valladolid) is the closest look-alike to Nicolas Saint-Ruf — a 85/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Saint-Ruf?
By Doppel's fit score, Gustavo Henrique (Real Valladolid) 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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