Players like Rúben Ribeiro
CM/CDMChaves · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitRúben Ribeiro's profile ↗
Rúben Ribeiro is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Chaves in the Primeira Liga, with 23 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 1688 minutes. Players similar to Ribeiro include Fabio Miretti from Genoa, with a fit score of 85/100, and Dani Rodríguez from Mallorca, also at 85/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Rúben Ribeiro
Rúben Ribeiro is a creative central midfielder with a knack for linking play and driving forward. At 39, he still showcases impressive dribbling and precision in crossing, placing him among the top 21% of his peers in those areas, while also contributing key passes that elevate his team’s attacking potential. Despite being less dominant defensively, Ribeiro’s ability to win possession in the attacking third highlights his tactical awareness and reliability, having missed few games this season.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses, Key passes.
12 players most similar to Rúben Ribeiro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Mirettisimilar↗ | Genoa | 23 | €15m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Tomáš Suslovsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 24 | €3.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Gonzalo Maronisimilar↗ | Tigre | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rúben Ribeiro
≈ 100% Rúben Ribeiro · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Rúben Ribeiro · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Rúben Ribeiro · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rúben Ribeiro?
By Doppel's fit score, Fabio Miretti (Genoa) is the closest profile to Rúben Ribeiro, with a 85/100 overall match. Dani Rodríguez and Fabian Rieder are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rúben Ribeiro?
Yes. Dani Rodríguez (Mallorca) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rúben Ribeiro?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rúben Ribeiro's 2023/24 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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