Who should replace Rúben Fernandes?
CBGil Vicente · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRúben Fernandes's profile ↗
Rúben Fernandes is a centre-back for Gil Vicente in the Primeira Liga, having made 28 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Fernandes, Casper Widell from Excelsior offers a tactical fit score of 86/100, while Shane Duffy from Norwich City has a fit score of 81/100. Both players provide strong alternatives for those looking for players similar to Rúben Fernandes.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shane Duffysimilar↗ | Norwich City | 34 | €300k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Antonio Rüdigersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 33 | €6.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Dara O'Sheasimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €17m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Brandon Mechelesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 33 | €2.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Patric Pfeiffersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €2.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rúben Fernandes
≈ 100% Rúben Fernandes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Rúben Fernandes · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Rúben Fernandes · strong: Big chances created, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rúben Fernandes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Shane Duffy (Norwich City) does the closest job to Rúben Fernandes, at 93/100 on profile. Casper Widell and Antonio Rüdiger follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rúben Fernandes?
Yes — Shane Duffy (Norwich City) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 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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