Players like Alan Ruiz
CAM/CMCF Estrela Amadora · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlan Ruiz's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alan Ruiz are Félix Lemaréchal, Lucas Paquetá, Chiedozie Ogbene. Doppel rates Félix Lemaréchal (Cercle Brugge) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Juninho Bacuna scores 83/100 at about €1.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Alan Ruiz is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a strong aerial presence and exceptional dueling ability, making him a versatile asset in midfield battles. Ranked in the top 33% of his peers, he excels in winning aerial duels and successful dribbles, showcasing his effectiveness in both offensive and defensive phases. With remarkable durability, missing only five games in three seasons, Ruiz is a reliable contributor who can dictate play with accurate long balls, though his goal-scoring output could improve to elevate his impact further.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Accurate long balls. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alan Ruiz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Morgan Gibbs-Whitesimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 26 | €67m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alan Ruiz
≈ 100% Alan Ruiz · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Alan Ruiz · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Alan Ruiz · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alan Ruiz?
By Doppel's fit score, Félix Lemaréchal (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Alan Ruiz, with a 82/100 overall match. Lucas Paquetá and Chiedozie Ogbene are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alan Ruiz?
Yes. Juninho Bacuna (Birmingham City) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alan Ruiz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alan Ruiz's 2024/25 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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