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Who should replace Georginio Rutter?

CAM/STBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGeorginio Rutter's profile ↗

Georginio Rutter is an attacking midfielder/striker for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, with 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Rutter, Facundo Buonanotte from Elche, with a fit score of 84/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative. Malik Tillman from Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Bryan Mbeumo from Manchester United also offer solid fits at 82/100, making them valuable options for similar roles.

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Best replacements for Georginio Rutter

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗Elche22€11m9584
2Malik Tillmansimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen24€27m9382
3Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗Manchester United27€73m9282
4Joshua Zirkzeesimilar↗Manchester United25€21m9279
5Nicolas Pépésimilar↗Villarreal31€6.6m9283
6Gabriel Jesussimilar↗Arsenal29€18m9183
7Ayoze Pérezsimilar↗Villarreal33€5.4m9179
8Nico Pazsimilar↗Como22€86m9180
9Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen21€21m9182
10Gerard Morenosimilar↗Villarreal34€2.4m9184
11Matheus Cunhasimilar↗Manchester United27€79m9179
12Francisco Trincãosimilar↗Sporting CP27€42m9178

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Georginio Rutter

1. Facundo BuonanotteElche84/100

≈ 100% Georginio Rutter · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability

Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90

2. Malik TillmanBayer 04 Leverkusen82/100

≈ 100% Georginio Rutter · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90

3. Bryan MbeumoManchester United82/100

≈ 100% Georginio Rutter · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Georginio Rutter?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Facundo Buonanotte (Elche) does the closest job to Georginio Rutter, at 95/100 on profile. Malik Tillman and Bryan Mbeumo follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Georginio Rutter?

Yes — Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €5.4m, a 79/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Georginio Rutter?

Doppel learns Georginio Rutter's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.

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