Players like Ruslan Malinovskyi
CAM/CMGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRuslan Malinovskyi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ruslan Malinovskyi are Brais Méndez, Teun Koopmeiners, Douglas Luiz. Doppel rates Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Brais Méndez scores 84/100 at about €7.8m. Data as of October 2026.
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Ruslan Malinovskyi is an attacking midfielder known for his playmaking prowess and ability to create scoring opportunities. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 41% of his positional peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and generating big chances, making him a key asset in the final third. However, his injury history has seen him miss a significant number of games, which may impact his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Shots, Big chances created. Availability: 41 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ruslan Malinovskyi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €14m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 30 | €3.6m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ruslan Malinovskyi
≈ 100% Ruslan Malinovskyi · strong: Shots, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ruslan Malinovskyi · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Ruslan Malinovskyi · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ruslan Malinovskyi?
Statistically, Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad) is the closest look-alike to Ruslan Malinovskyi — a 84/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ruslan Malinovskyi?
By Doppel's fit score, Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad) is the closest profile to Ruslan Malinovskyi, with a 84/100 overall match. Teun Koopmeiners and Douglas Luiz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ruslan Malinovskyi?
Yes. Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €7.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ruslan Malinovskyi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ruslan Malinovskyi's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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