Who should replace Abel Ruíz?
STSporting Braga · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbel Ruíz's profile ↗
Abel Ruíz is a striker for Sporting Braga in the Primeira Liga, with 23 appearances and 4 goals in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Ruíz, Agustín Álvarez from Elche offers a tactical fit score of 80/100, while Javi Puado from Espanyol has a fit of 78/100. Both players could serve as effective alternatives for anyone asking who can replace Ruíz.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javi Puadosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 28 | €7.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Agustín Álvarezsimilar↗ | Elche | 25 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Mihajlo Cvetkovićsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 19 | €11m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Yadaly Diabysimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Yanis Begraouisimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 25 | €12m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Tommy Conwaysimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 24 | €14m | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Carlos Martínsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 24 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Walid Cheddirasimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.9m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Taliscasimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 32 | €7.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Arnaud Kalimuendosimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Vakoun Issouf Bayosimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €2.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Mohamed Bertesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €600k | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abel Ruíz
≈ 100% Abel Ruíz · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Abel Ruíz · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Abel Ruíz · strong: Non-penalty goals, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Abel Ruíz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Javi Puado (Espanyol) does the closest job to Abel Ruíz, at 90/100 on profile. Agustín Álvarez and Mihajlo Cvetković follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Abel Ruíz?
Yes — Yadaly Diaby (Grenoble Foot 38) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.2m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Abel Ruíz?
Doppel learns Abel Ruíz's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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