Players like Rafael Ramos
RBCeará · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafael Ramos's profile ↗
Rafael Ramos is a right-back for Ceará in the Brazilian Serie A, with 20 appearances and 924 minutes played in 2025. Players similar to Ramos include Olivier Aertssen from PEC Zwolle, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Bebeto from Tondela, with a fit score of 81/100. Both players demonstrate comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking a right-back option.
About Rafael Ramos
Rafael Ramos is a solid defensive right-back characterized by his aggressive tackling and interception skills, placing him in the top 13% of his positional peers. While he lacks attacking contributions, his reliability on the pitch is notable, having missed only 14 games over the last three seasons. Though aerial duels and long-ball accuracy are areas for improvement, his defensive prowess makes him a dependable option in the backline.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rafael Ramos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Alberto Dadiesimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 24 | €300k | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Bebetosimilar↗ | Tondela | 36 | €100k | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €1.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 86 | 83 |
| 7 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 23 | €11m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Darío Benavidessimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 23 | €400k | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Jano Ter-Horstsimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 24 | €1.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Dinis Pintosimilar↗ | Moreirense | 26 | €3.3m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Brayann Pereirasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.1m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Lucas Ramonsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 32 | €700k | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafael Ramos
≈ 100% Rafael Ramos · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Rafael Ramos · strong: Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Rafael Ramos · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rafael Ramos?
By Doppel's fit score, Olivier Aertssen (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Rafael Ramos, with a 82/100 overall match. Alberto Dadie and Bebeto are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rafael Ramos?
Yes. Bebeto (Tondela) plays a similar right back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rafael Ramos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rafael Ramos's 2025 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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