Who should replace Daniele Rugani?
CB/RBAFC Ajax · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaniele Rugani's profile ↗
Daniele Rugani is a centre-back/right-back for AFC Ajax in the Eredivisie, currently valued at €2m. For those seeking the best replacement for Rugani, Timo Hübers from 1. FC Köln offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Nathaniel Phillips of West Bromwich Albion follows closely with a fit score of 79/100. These players are ideal for those searching for alternatives who can replace Rugani effectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duje Ćaleta-Carsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €2.9m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Japhet Tangangasimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €5.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Tyler Bindonsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 21 | €3.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daniele Rugani
≈ 100% Daniele Rugani · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Daniele Rugani · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Daniele Rugani · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Daniele Rugani?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Duje Ćaleta-Car (Real Sociedad) does the closest job to Daniele Rugani, at 93/100 on profile. Nathaniel Phillips and Timo Hübers follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Daniele Rugani?
Yes — Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.4m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Daniele Rugani?
Doppel learns Daniele Rugani's role profile from his 2024/25 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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