Players like Ruud Nijstad
CBFC Twente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRuud Nijstad's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ruud Nijstad are Daniele Rugani, Alexandre Penetra, Nehemiah Fernandez. Doppel rates Daniele Rugani (Fiorentina) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lewis Schouten scores 81/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Ruud Nijstad is a ball-playing centre-back with an eye for effective distribution, evidenced by his top-tier accuracy in long balls and final-third passes. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 46% of his positional peers, his ability to contribute offensively, including a solid finishing touch for a defender, stands out. With remarkable durability, having missed no games in three seasons, Nijstad showcases reliability that adds to his potential as he continues to develop in the Eredivisie.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ruud Nijstad
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniele Ruganisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 32 | €2.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Alexandre Penetrasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 25 | €10m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Nehemiah Fernandezsimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 4 | Bryant Nielingsimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 5 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 85 | 81 |
| 6 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €700k | 85 | 81 |
| 7 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 84 | 80 |
| 9 | Anton Tanghesimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 27 | €700k | 84 | 83 |
| 10 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 84 | 80 |
| 11 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 84 | 82 |
| 12 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 83 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ruud Nijstad
≈ 100% Ruud Nijstad · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Ruud Nijstad · low reliability
≈ 100% Ruud Nijstad · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ruud Nijstad?
Statistically, Daniele Rugani (Fiorentina) is the closest look-alike to Ruud Nijstad — a 80/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ruud Nijstad?
By Doppel's fit score, Daniele Rugani (Fiorentina) is the closest profile to Ruud Nijstad, with a 80/100 overall match. Alexandre Penetra and Nehemiah Fernandez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ruud Nijstad?
Yes. Lewis Schouten (AZ Alkmaar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €700k.
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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