Who should replace Ruud Nijstad?
CBFC Twente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRuud Nijstad's profile ↗
Ruud Nijstad is an 18-year-old centre-back for FC Twente in the Eredivisie, with 21 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Nijstad, Daniele Rugani from Juventus and Alexandre Penetra of AZ Alkmaar both present strong tactical fits, each scoring 80/100. These players are well-suited to perform a similar role, making them ideal alternatives for teams looking to fill a centre-back position.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniele Ruganisimilar↗ | Juventus | 32 | €2.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Alexandre Penetrasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 25 | €10m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Marco Bellichsimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 27 | €1.3m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Marc Bombardosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 21 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Patricsimilar↗ | Lazio | 33 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Peru Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €400k | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Nehemiah Fernandezsimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Raúl Asenciosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €18m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Léo Pereirasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 30 | €9.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Bryant Nielingsimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Ethan Amundsen-Daysimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €1.3m | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Ronnie Edwardssimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €5.3m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ruud Nijstad
≈ 100% Ruud Nijstad · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Ruud Nijstad · low reliability
≈ 100% Ruud Nijstad · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ruud Nijstad?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Daniele Rugani (Juventus) does the closest job to Ruud Nijstad, at 91/100 on profile. Alexandre Penetra and Marco Bellich follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ruud Nijstad?
Yes — Peru Rodríguez (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ruud Nijstad?
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