Players like Javier Rueda
RB/RMAlbacete Balompié · 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 (SC Freiburg) 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 September 2026.
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Javier Rueda is an attacking right-back who excels in contributing to the scoreline, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess with impressive non-penalty goals and successful dribbles. His top 25% Sofascore rating highlights him as a standout in his position, combining offensive threat with solid duel-winning ability. While he may not dominate possession in the attacking third, his durability is a plus, missing only 16 games over the past three seasons, making him a reliable asset for any squad.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles, Duels won. 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↗ | SC Freiburg | 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 | Aitor Ruibalsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.9m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Joshua Brenetsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 32 | €900k | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Roger Fernandessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €19m | 93 | 87 |
| 8 | Aron Dønnumsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €5.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 9 | Tom Louchetsimilar↗ | Nice | 23 | €7.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Óscar Minguezasimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 27 | €19m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 92 | 88 |
| 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 best replacement for Javier Rueda?
By Doppel's fit score, Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg) 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 (FC Twente) plays a similar right back 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 backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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