Players like Sergio Ruiz
CM/CDMGranada · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSergio Ruiz's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sergio Ruiz are Abdoulaye Touré, Eric Ebimbe, Diego Gómez. Doppel rates Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre) a 78/100 overall match — 81/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gonzalo Villar scores 77/100 at about €1.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Sergio Ruiz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 81 | 78 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 76 | 78 |
| 3 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 82 | 77 |
| 4 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €22m | 85 | 77 |
| 6 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 82 | 77 |
| 7 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €2.1m | 91 | 77 |
| 8 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 81 | 77 |
| 9 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 80 | 76 |
| 10 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 81 | 76 |
| 11 | Nahitan Nándezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €4.4m | 81 | 76 |
| 12 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €32m | 82 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sergio Ruiz
≈ 100% Sergio Ruiz · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Sergio Ruiz · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Sergio Ruiz · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sergio Ruiz?
By Doppel's fit score, Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre) is the closest profile to Sergio Ruiz, with a 78/100 overall match. Eric Ebimbe and Diego Gómez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sergio Ruiz?
Yes. Gonzalo Villar (Granada) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €1.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sergio Ruiz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sergio Ruiz's 2023/24 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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