Players like Rúben Fernandes
CBGil Vicente · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRúben Fernandes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rúben Fernandes are Casper Widell, Cacá, Gabriele Guarino. Doppel rates Casper Widell (Excelsior) a 86/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Axel Kryger scores 84/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Rúben Fernandes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 84 | 85 |
| 3 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 86 | 85 |
| 4 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Ravil Tagirsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €1.5m | 84 | 85 |
| 6 | Anton Tanghesimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 27 | €700k | 85 | 84 |
| 7 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Axel Krygersimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €300k | 84 | 84 |
| 9 | Jacob Haahrsimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 24 | €300k | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 85 | 83 |
| 11 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 83 | 83 |
| 12 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 83 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rúben Fernandes
≈ 100% Rúben Fernandes · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Rúben Fernandes · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Rúben Fernandes · strong: Aerial duels won, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rúben Fernandes?
By Doppel's fit score, Casper Widell (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Rúben Fernandes, with a 86/100 overall match. Cacá and Gabriele Guarino are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rúben Fernandes?
Yes. Axel Kryger (Kristiansund BK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rúben Fernandes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rúben Fernandes'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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