Players like Javier Rueda
RM/RBCelta Vigo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavier Rueda's profile ↗
The players most similar to Javier Rueda are Ritsu Doan, Denso Kasius, João Cancelo. Doppel rates Ritsu Doan (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joshua Brenet scores 84/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Javier Rueda is a dynamic right midfielder/right-back, showcasing his attacking prowess with impressive goal-scoring ability and successful dribbles. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 17% of his positional peers, he consistently influences games, contributing 4 goals this season while winning duels effectively. His durability is notable, having missed only 16 games in three seasons, making him a dependable presence on the pitch.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Javier Rueda
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ritsu Doansimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 28 | €16m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Denso Kasiussimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €5.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Joshua Brenetsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €900k | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €8.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Aitor Ruibalsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Luis Riojasimilar↗ | Valencia | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Roger Fernandessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €19m | 93 | 87 |
| 9 | Aron Dønnumsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €5.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Tom Louchetsimilar↗ | Nice | 23 | €7.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 11 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javier Rueda
≈ 100% Javier Rueda · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Javier Rueda · strong: Accurate crosses, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Javier Rueda · strong: Successful dribbles, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Javier Rueda?
Statistically, Ritsu Doan (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest look-alike to Javier Rueda — a 86/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Javier Rueda?
By Doppel's fit score, Ritsu Doan (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Javier Rueda, with a 86/100 overall match. Denso Kasius and João Cancelo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Javier Rueda?
Yes. Joshua Brenet (Kayserispor) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Javier Rueda?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Javier Rueda's 2025/26 season, then ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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