Players like Daniele Rugani
CB/RBAFC Ajax · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaniele Rugani's profile ↗
The players most similar to Daniele Rugani are Nathaniel Phillips, Timo Hübers, Yerry Mina. Doppel rates Nathaniel Phillips (West Bromwich Albion) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Daniele Rugani is a goal-scoring centre-back who thrives on set pieces, showcasing an impressive knack for finishing and contributing to his team's attacking efforts. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom third of his positional peers, his ability to find the net consistently makes him a valuable asset in the box. Rugani's durability is commendable, with only a few games missed over the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability in defense.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA. Availability: 18 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Daniele Rugani
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daniele Rugani
≈ 100% Daniele Rugani · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Daniele Rugani · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Daniele Rugani · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Daniele Rugani?
By Doppel's fit score, Nathaniel Phillips (West Bromwich Albion) is the closest profile to Daniele Rugani, with a 79/100 overall match. Timo Hübers and Yerry Mina are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Daniele Rugani?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Daniele Rugani?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Daniele Rugani's 2024/25 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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