Players like Antonio Rüdiger
CBReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAntonio Rüdiger's profile ↗
The players most similar to Antonio Rüdiger are Florian Lejeune, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Odin Luras Bjørtuft. Doppel rates Florian Lejeune (Rayo Vallecano) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Craig Forsyth scores 83/100 at about €100k. Data as of September 2026.
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Antonio Rüdiger is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back known for his ability to contribute offensively while maintaining solid defensive presence. With a Sofascore rating in the top 43% of his peers, he excels in creating big chances and winning aerial duels, showcasing his versatility and impact on both ends. However, his injury history has seen him miss a notable number of games, which could affect his reliability in the long run. Nonetheless, when fit, Rüdiger is a formidable asset on the pitch.
Strengths: Big chances created, Touches, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 42 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Antonio Rüdiger
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 87 | 85 |
| 12 | Bryant Nielingsimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.4m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Antonio Rüdiger
≈ 100% Antonio Rüdiger · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Antonio Rüdiger · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Antonio Rüdiger · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Antonio Rüdiger?
By Doppel's fit score, Florian Lejeune (Rayo Vallecano) is the closest profile to Antonio Rüdiger, with a 83/100 overall match. Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Odin Luras Bjørtuft are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Antonio Rüdiger?
Yes. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Antonio Rüdiger?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Antonio Rüdiger'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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