Players like Rubén Vargas
LW/CAMSevilla · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRubén Vargas's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rubén Vargas are Bazoumana Touré, Morgan Gibbs-White, Álex Berenguer. Doppel rates Bazoumana Touré (TSG Hoffenheim) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marko Pjaca scores 81/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Rubén Vargas is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his relentless pressing and tenacity in winning possession in the final third. Despite currently sitting in the bottom 37% of his positional peers in overall quality, he showcases his strengths with impressive shot volume and solid aerial ability. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability, as he has missed a significant number of games over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Shots, Aerial duels won. Availability: 40 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rubén Vargas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bazoumana Tourésimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €39m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Morgan Gibbs-Whitesimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 26 | €67m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Marcus Taverniersimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €23m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Marko Pjacasimilar↗ | FC Twente | 31 | €1.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €27m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Gabriel Martinellisimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €42m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €3.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Jesús Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €11m | 89 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rubén Vargas
≈ 100% Rubén Vargas · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Rubén Vargas · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Rubén Vargas · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rubén Vargas?
By Doppel's fit score, Bazoumana Touré (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to Rubén Vargas, with a 83/100 overall match. Morgan Gibbs-White and Álex Berenguer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rubén Vargas?
Yes. Marko Pjaca (FC Twente) plays a similar left winger role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rubén Vargas?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rubén Vargas's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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