Players like Ruslan Malinovskyi
CAM/CMGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRuslan Malinovskyi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ruslan Malinovskyi are Paul Nebel, Kevin Stöger, Florian Sotoca. Doppel rates Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 85/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ruslan Malinovskyi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Thomas Müllersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 34 | €3.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 31 | €1.6m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ruslan Malinovskyi
≈ 100% Ruslan Malinovskyi · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ruslan Malinovskyi · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ruslan Malinovskyi · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ruslan Malinovskyi?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Ruslan Malinovskyi, with a 85/100 overall match. Kevin Stöger and Florian Sotoca are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ruslan Malinovskyi?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
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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