Who should replace Isma Ruiz?
CM/CDMCórdoba · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsma Ruiz's profile ↗
Isma Ruiz is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Córdoba in LaLiga 2, where he made 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Isma Ruiz, Beñat Gerenabarrena from CD Castellón offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Darko Nejašmić from NEC Nijmegen follows closely with a fit score of 80/100.
Best replacements for Isma Ruiz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Barrisimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 31 | €500k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Jakub Modersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Bryan Cristantesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 31 | €7.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Damián Bobadillasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 25 | €6.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Isma Ruiz
≈ 100% Isma Ruiz · low reliability
≈ 100% Isma Ruiz · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Isma Ruiz · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Isma Ruiz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Diego Barri (CD Castellón) does the closest job to Isma Ruiz, at 93/100 on profile. Beñat Gerenabarrena and Darko Nejašmić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Isma Ruiz?
Yes — Diego Barri (CD Castellón) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Isma Ruiz?
Doppel learns Isma Ruiz's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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