Players like Ruben Kristiansen
CB/LBTromsø IL · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitRuben Kristiansen's profile ↗
Ruben Kristiansen is a centre-back/left-back for Tromsø IL in the NOR-Eliteserien, with 29 appearances and 3 assists in 2024. Players similar to Kristiansen include Tiago Araújo from KAA Gent, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Bjorn Meijer of Club Brugge, also with a fit score of 86/100. Other comparable players are Quilindschy Hartman from Feyenoord and Samukelo Kabini of Molde FK, both fitting well into a similar role.
12 players most similar to Ruben Kristiansen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 88 | 86 |
| 2 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 86 | 86 |
| 3 | Quilindschy Hartmansimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €16m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Samukelo Kabinisimilar↗ | Molde FK | 22 | €2.3m | 85 | 85 |
| 5 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 34 | €900k | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 87 | 85 |
| 7 | Adrian Nilsen Pereirasimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 27 | €900k | 86 | 85 |
| 8 | Jonas Lange Hjorthsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 25 | €400k | 83 | 85 |
| 9 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 86 | 84 |
| 11 | Fredrik André Bjørkansimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €3.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | Genoa | 29 | €4.9m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ruben Kristiansen
≈ 100% Ruben Kristiansen · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ruben Kristiansen · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ruben Kristiansen · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ruben Kristiansen?
By Doppel's fit score, Tiago Araújo (KAA Gent) is the closest profile to Ruben Kristiansen, with a 86/100 overall match. Bjorn Meijer and Quilindschy Hartman are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ruben Kristiansen?
Yes. Jonas Lange Hjorth (KFUM Oslo) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
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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