Who should replace Víctor Ruiz?
CBEspanyol · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitVíctor Ruiz's profile ↗
Víctor Ruiz is a centre-back for Espanyol in LaLiga 2, with 15 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 2 assists over 943 minutes. For those seeking the best replacement for Ruiz, Bjorn Utvik from Sarpsborg 08 stands out with a fit score of 82/100, followed closely by Daniele Rugani of Juventus and Fábio Cardoso from FC Porto, both scoring 80/100.
Best replacements for Víctor Ruiz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bjorn Utviksimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 30 | €600k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Daniele Ruganisimilar↗ | Juventus | 32 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Fábio Cardososimilar↗ | FC Porto | 32 | €1.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Iker Reciosimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €800k | 86 | 77 |
| 5 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 6 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 86 | 78 |
| 7 | Andrea Ciofisimilar↗ | Cesena | 27 | €1.8m | 86 | 78 |
| 8 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Aaron Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 37 | €300k | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Joris Kramersimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 30 | €1.9m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Víctor Ruiz
≈ 100% Víctor Ruiz · strong: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Víctor Ruiz · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Víctor Ruiz · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Víctor Ruiz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Bjorn Utvik (Sarpsborg 08) does the closest job to Víctor Ruiz, at 92/100 on profile. Daniele Rugani and Fábio Cardoso follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Víctor Ruiz?
Yes — Bjorn Utvik (Sarpsborg 08) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Víctor Ruiz?
Doppel learns Víctor Ruiz's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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