Who should replace Fabián Ruiz?
CMParis Saint-Germain · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabián Ruiz's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Fabián Ruiz, the best-fitting central midfielders are Toni Kroos, Joshua Kimmich, Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Joan Jordán at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Fabián Ruiz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toni Kroossimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 33 | €3.7m* | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 29 | €38m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €87m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Aleksandar Pavlovićsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €96m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Aleix Garcíasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €21m | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Jordan Veretoutsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €2.8m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Ivan Rakitićsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 35 | €2.9m* | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 34 | €2.9m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €4.1m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabián Ruiz
≈ 100% Fabián Ruiz · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Fabián Ruiz · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Fabián Ruiz · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fabián Ruiz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) does the closest job to Fabián Ruiz, at 94/100 on profile. Joshua Kimmich and Hakan Çalhanoğlu follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fabián Ruiz?
Yes — Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fabián Ruiz?
Doppel learns Fabián 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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