Who should replace Rúben Fernandes?
CBGil Vicente · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRúben Fernandes's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Rúben Fernandes, the best-fitting centre backs are Chidozie Awaziem, Antonio Rüdiger, Casper Widell. Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Thomas Lam at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Rúben Fernandes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chidozie Awaziemsimilar↗ | Nantes | 29 | €2.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Antonio Rüdigersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 33 | €6.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Thomas Lamsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 33 | €300k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | João Victorsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 29 | €1.5m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Eduardo Domasimilar↗ | Chapecoense | 28 | €1.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Stefan Savićsimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 35 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Craig Dawsonsimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 36 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rúben Fernandes
≈ 100% Rúben Fernandes · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Rúben Fernandes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Rúben Fernandes · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rúben Fernandes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes) does the closest job to Rúben Fernandes, at 92/100 on profile. Antonio Rüdiger and Casper Widell follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rúben Fernandes?
Yes — Thomas Lam (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rúben Fernandes?
Doppel learns Rúben Fernandes's role profile from his 2024/25 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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