Players like Rubén Alcaraz
CMGranada · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRubén Alcaraz's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rubén Alcaraz are Jean Hugonet, Youness Lachhab, Peru Nolaskoain. Doppel rates Jean Hugonet (1. FC Magdeburg) a 80/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 82/100 at about €100k. Data as of September 2026.
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Rubén Alcaraz is a robust, ball-winning central midfielder who excels in controlling the game from deep. With a top 29% Sofascore rating among his peers, he showcases pinpoint accuracy in long passes and a fierce competitive edge, winning duels and tackles with remarkable consistency. His durability stands out, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset for Granada. While not known for his dribbling, his strengths make him a vital cog in midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rubén Alcaraz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Hugonetsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 27 | €1.2m | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rubén Alcaraz
≈ 100% Rubén Alcaraz · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Rubén Alcaraz · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Rubén Alcaraz · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rubén Alcaraz?
By Doppel's fit score, Jean Hugonet (1. FC Magdeburg) is the closest profile to Rubén Alcaraz, with a 80/100 overall match. Youness Lachhab and Peru Nolaskoain are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rubén Alcaraz?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rubén Alcaraz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rubén Alcaraz's 2025/26 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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