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 September 2026.
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Ruslan Malinovskyi is a dynamic attacking midfielder renowned for his playmaking prowess and long-range accuracy. With a top 41% Sofascore rating, he excels in creating big chances and delivering precise long balls, making him a key asset for any attack. However, his recent injury history raises concerns about his availability, having missed significant time over the last three seasons. When fit, Malinovskyi can be a game-changer, bringing creativity and vision to the midfield.
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↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €14m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 91 | 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 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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