Who should replace Javier Rueda?
RM/RBCelta Vigo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavier Rueda's profile ↗
Javier Rueda is a right midfielder/right-back for Celta Vigo in La Liga, with 26 appearances, 2 goals, and 6 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Rueda, Ritsu Doan from Eintracht Frankfurt and João Cancelo from FC Barcelona both offer a tactical fit of 86/100, making them excellent alternatives. Denso Kasius from AZ Alkmaar is also a strong option, with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ritsu Doansimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 28 | €16m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Denso Kasiussimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €5.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Joshua Brenetsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €900k | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €8.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Aitor Ruibalsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Luis Riojasimilar↗ | Valencia | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Roger Fernandessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €19m | 93 | 87 |
| 9 | Aron Dønnumsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €5.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Tom Louchetsimilar↗ | Nice | 23 | €7.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 11 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Pedro Porrosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €42m | 93 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javier Rueda
≈ 100% Javier Rueda · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Javier Rueda · strong: Accurate crosses, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Javier Rueda · strong: Successful dribbles, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javier Rueda?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ritsu Doan (Eintracht Frankfurt) does the closest job to Javier Rueda, at 95/100 on profile. Denso Kasius and João Cancelo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Javier Rueda?
Yes — Joshua Brenet (Kayserispor) plays a similar right midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Javier Rueda?
Doppel learns Javier Rueda's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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