Who should replace Javier Rueda?
RB/RMCelta Vigo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavier Rueda's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Javier Rueda, the best-fitting right backs are Ritsu Doan, Mitchell Weiser, Luis Rioja. Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Luis Rioja at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Javier Rueda
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ritsu Doansimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 26 | €16m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Mitchell Weisersimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €2.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Luis Riojasimilar↗ | Valencia | 31 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Achraf Hakimisimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 26 | €82m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Jamie Lewelingsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €37m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Luís Henriquesimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 23 | €24m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Dilane Bakwasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €26m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Kingsley Comansimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €21m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Leon Baileysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 26 | €13m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Aron Dønnumsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €5.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Andrei Rațiusimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 26 | €17m | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javier Rueda
≈ 100% Javier Rueda · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Javier Rueda · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Javier Rueda · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javier Rueda?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg) does the closest job to Javier Rueda, at 94/100 on profile. Mitchell Weiser and Luis Rioja follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Javier Rueda?
Yes — Luis Rioja (Valencia) plays a similar right back role at roughly €1.9m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Javier Rueda?
Doppel learns Javier Rueda's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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