Who should replace Ruben Kluivert?
CBCasa Pia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRuben Kluivert's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ruben Kluivert, the best-fitting centre backs are Ilario Monterisi, Matt Doherty, Willy Boly. Ilario Monterisi (Frosinone) matches the role at 89/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Willy Boly at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ruben Kluivert
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €2.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €300k | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Kristoffer Ajersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €20m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Marco Rentesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 29 | €1.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 32 | €200k | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ruben Kluivert
≈ 100% Ruben Kluivert · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ruben Kluivert · strong: Big chances created, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ruben Kluivert · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ruben Kluivert?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ilario Monterisi (Frosinone) does the closest job to Ruben Kluivert, at 89/100 on profile. Matt Doherty and Willy Boly follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ruben Kluivert?
Yes — Willy Boly (Nottingham Forest) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ruben Kluivert?
Doppel learns Ruben Kluivert's role profile from his 2025/26 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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