Players like Ruud Nijstad
CBFC Twente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRuud Nijstad's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ruud Nijstad are Anton Tanghe, Jacob Haahr, Cacá. Doppel rates Anton Tanghe (SV Zulte Waregem) a 84/100 overall match — 85/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jacob Haahr scores 83/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ruud Nijstad
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anton Tanghesimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 27 | €700k | 85 | 84 |
| 2 | Jacob Haahrsimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 24 | €300k | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 80 | 82 |
| 4 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 81 | 82 |
| 5 | Axel Krygersimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €300k | 80 | 82 |
| 6 | Ravil Tagirsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €1.5m | 79 | 81 |
| 7 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 82 | 81 |
| 8 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 83 | 81 |
| 9 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 82 | 81 |
| 12 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 82 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ruud Nijstad
≈ 100% Ruud Nijstad · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ruud Nijstad · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Ruud Nijstad · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ruud Nijstad?
By Doppel's fit score, Anton Tanghe (SV Zulte Waregem) is the closest profile to Ruud Nijstad, with a 84/100 overall match. Jacob Haahr and Cacá are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ruud Nijstad?
Yes. Jacob Haahr (Bryne FK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ruud Nijstad?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ruud Nijstad's 2025/26 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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