Players like Rubén Duarte
CB/LBDeportivo Alavés · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitRubén Duarte's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rubén Duarte are Christopher Operi, Joakim Mæhle, Alfie Doughty. Doppel rates Christopher Operi (Le Havre) a 86/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Cristiano Biraghi scores 84/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Rubén Duarte
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €3.7m | 88 | 86 |
| 2 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 87 | 85 |
| 3 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 87 | 85 |
| 4 | Olivier Demansimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 23 | €3.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 25 | €8.6m | 87 | 85 |
| 6 | Ali Abdisimilar↗ | Nice | 31 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 31 | €900k | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Martin Fresesimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 27 | €2.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Tom Alexander Rothesimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 20 | €10m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Iago Borduchisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 26 | €2.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €1.9m | 86 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rubén Duarte
≈ 100% Rubén Duarte · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Rubén Duarte · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Rubén Duarte · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rubén Duarte?
By Doppel's fit score, Christopher Operi (Le Havre) is the closest profile to Rubén Duarte, with a 86/100 overall match. Joakim Mæhle and Alfie Doughty are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rubén Duarte?
Yes. Cristiano Biraghi (Fiorentina) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rubén Duarte?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rubén Duarte's 2023/24 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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