Players like Ruben Kristiansen
CB/LBTromsø IL · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitRuben Kristiansen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ruben Kristiansen are Fredrik André Bjørkan, Tommaso Augello, Taiga Hata. Doppel rates Fredrik André Bjørkan (Bodø/Glimt) a 84/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Eirik Franke Saunes scores 84/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Ruben Kristiansen is a reliable ball-playing centre-back/left-back known for his accurate final-third passing, ranking in the top 8% among his positional peers. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him in the top 31%, his playmaking ability shines through, making him a vital asset in building attacks from the back. At 38, he remains impressively durable, having missed only five games in the last three seasons, showcasing his resilience and reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ruben Kristiansen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fredrik André Bjørkansimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €3.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Tommaso Augellosimilar↗ | Palermo | 32 | €1.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Taiga Hatasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Alex Tellessimilar↗ | Botafogo | 34 | €2.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Joachim Soltvedtsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | David Møller Wolfesimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 24 | €11m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Leif Davissimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €21m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 28 | €500k | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Adrian Nilsen Pereirasimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 27 | €900k | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 86 | 85 |
| 11 | Lasse Günthersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €2.3m | 86 | 84 |
| 12 | Miguel Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 25 | €24m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ruben Kristiansen
≈ 100% Ruben Kristiansen · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Ruben Kristiansen · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ruben Kristiansen · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ruben Kristiansen?
Statistically, Fredrik André Bjørkan (Bodø/Glimt) is the closest look-alike to Ruben Kristiansen — a 84/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ruben Kristiansen?
By Doppel's fit score, Fredrik André Bjørkan (Bodø/Glimt) is the closest profile to Ruben Kristiansen, with a 84/100 overall match. Tommaso Augello and Taiga Hata are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ruben Kristiansen?
Yes. Eirik Franke Saunes (KFUM Oslo) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ruben Kristiansen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ruben Kristiansen's 2024 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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