Who should replace Marco Ruggero?
CB/RBSpezia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarco Ruggero's profile ↗
Marco Ruggero is a centre-back/right-back for Spezia in Serie B, having made 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Ruggero, Kaare Barslund from IF Brommapojkarna stands out with a fit score of 82/100, while Ivan M'Bahia from Clermont Foot offers a strong alternative with a fit score of 81/100. Both players would provide a tactical fit comparable to Ruggero.
Best replacements for Marco Ruggero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivan M'Bahiasimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 21 | €2.3m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Álex Martínsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 28 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Sergio Cuberosimilar↗ | Eibar | 27 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Isak Helstad Amundsensimilar↗ | Molde FK | 27 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Pau Casadesússimilar↗ | Granada | 23 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Álvaro Carrillosimilar↗ | Huesca | 24 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Yoan Korésimilar↗ | Paris FC | 22 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Pedro Pereirasimilar↗ | Monza | 28 | €1.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Yan Valerysimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 27 | €1.5m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marco Ruggero
≈ 100% Marco Ruggero · medium reliability
≈ 100% Marco Ruggero · medium reliability
≈ 100% Marco Ruggero · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marco Ruggero?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ivan M'Bahia (Clermont Foot) does the closest job to Marco Ruggero, at 93/100 on profile. Kaare Barslund and Álex Martín follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Marco Ruggero?
Yes — Pau Casadesús (Granada) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Marco Ruggero?
Doppel learns Marco Ruggero's role profile from his 2025/26 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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