Who should replace Jean Ruiz?
CBPau FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJean Ruiz's profile ↗
Jean Ruiz is a centre-back for Pau FC in Ligue 2, with 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 2350 minutes. For those seeking the best replacement for Ruiz, Théo Eyoum from Le Mans offers a tactical fit score of 81/100, while Víctor Chust from Cádiz and Robin Knoche of 1. FC Nürnberg follow closely with fit scores of 79/100.
Best replacements for Jean Ruiz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Knochesimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 34 | €400k | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Víctor Chustsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 26 | €3.7m | 94 | 79 |
| 3 | Théo Eyoumsimilar↗ | Le Mans | 24 | €1.0m | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Anaitz Arbillasimilar↗ | Eibar | 39 | €100k | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Luken Beitiasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 22 | €1.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Diego Murillosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Ulrik Fredriksensimilar↗ | Haugesund | 27 | €800k | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | George Edmundsonsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 29 | €600k | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Théo Pellenardsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 32 | €200k | 92 | 78 |
| 10 | Matia Barzićsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 22 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Aaron Kiil Olsensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 25 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Loïc Mbe Sohsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €1.9m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jean Ruiz
≈ 100% Jean Ruiz · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Jean Ruiz · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Jean Ruiz · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jean Ruiz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Robin Knoche (1. FC Nürnberg) does the closest job to Jean Ruiz, at 94/100 on profile. Víctor Chust and Théo Eyoum follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jean Ruiz?
Yes — Anaitz Arbilla (Eibar) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jean Ruiz?
Doppel learns Jean Ruiz'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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