Players like Abel Ruíz
STSporting Braga · 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 September 2026.
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Abel Ruíz is a technically skilled striker with a penchant for precise final-third passing, showcasing his ability to create opportunities for teammates. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 31% of his positional peers, his vision and passing accuracy stand out. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons. A more consistent presence could unlock his potential further in the attacking third.
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↗ | Elche | 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 | Taliscasimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 32 | €7.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Arnaud Kalimuendosimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Vakoun Issouf Bayosimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €2.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 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 | Marcos Fernándezsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 78 |
* 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 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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