Players like Rubens
LB/LM/CMAtlético Mineiro · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitRubens's profile ↗
Rubens is a left-back/left midfielder for Atlético Mineiro in the Brazilian Serie A, with 13 appearances in 2025. Players similar to Rubens include Abdoulaye Touré from Le Havre, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Hicham Boudaoui from Nice, with a fit score of 82/100. Other comparable options are Lawrence Agyekum of Cercle Brugge and Andrey Santos from RC Strasbourg, both also fitting well into a similar role.
About Rubens
Rubens is an aggressive, front-foot left-back who excels in defensive duels, showcasing elite tackling and interception abilities that place him in the top 1% of his positional peers. With a solid Sofascore rating, he's a reliable performer, consistently contributing to Atlético Mineiro's defensive solidity. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, although he could improve his impact in the attacking third.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rubens
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rubens
≈ 100% Rubens · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Rubens · strong: Possession won in att. third, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Rubens · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rubens?
By Doppel's fit score, Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre) is the closest profile to Rubens, with a 84/100 overall match. Hicham Boudaoui and Lawrence Agyekum are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rubens?
Yes. Lawrence Agyekum (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar left back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rubens?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rubens's 2025 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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