Players like Abel Ruíz
STGirona FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbel Ruíz's profile ↗
The players most similar to Abel Ruíz are Javi Puado, Agustín Álvarez, Yadaly Diaby. Doppel rates Javi Puado (Espanyol) a 78/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yadaly Diaby scores 79/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of October 2026.
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Abel Ruíz is a technical forward with a knack for orchestrating play in the final third, highlighted by his elite passing accuracy. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom tier among his peers, his ability to contribute creatively sets him apart. However, his struggles in aerial duels indicate a need for improvement in physicality. Additionally, his injury history has seen him miss a significant number of matches, raising concerns about his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Abel Ruíz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javi Puadosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 28 | €7.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Agustín Álvarezsimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Yadaly Diabysimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Yanis Begraouisimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 25 | €12m | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Carlos Martínsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 24 | €1.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Taliscasimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 32 | €7.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Arnaud Kalimuendosimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €24m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | André Silvasimilar↗ | Elche | 31 | €2.8m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Stiven Shpendisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €4.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Danny Welbecksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 36 | €3.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Anastasios Douvikassimilar↗ | Como | 27 | €24m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 24 | €23m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abel Ruíz
≈ 100% Abel Ruíz · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Abel Ruíz · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Abel Ruíz · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Abel Ruíz?
Statistically, Javi Puado (Espanyol) is the closest look-alike to Abel Ruíz — a 78/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Abel Ruíz?
By Doppel's fit score, Javi Puado (Espanyol) is the closest profile to Abel Ruíz, with a 78/100 overall match. Agustín Álvarez and Yadaly Diaby are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Abel Ruíz?
Yes. Yadaly Diaby (Grenoble Foot 38) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Abel Ruíz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Abel Ruíz's 2024/25 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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