Who should replace Antonio Rüdiger?
CBReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAntonio Rüdiger's profile ↗
Antonio Rüdiger is a centre-back for Real Madrid in La Liga, with 18 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Rüdiger, Odin Luras Bjørtuft of Bodø/Glimt stands out with a fit score of 86/100, while both Florian Lejeune from Rayo Vallecano and Taylor Harwood-Bellis of Southampton offer a tactical fit of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Manuel Akanjisimilar↗ | Inter | 31 | €16m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Robin Pröppersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 33 | €1.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Antonio Rüdiger
≈ 100% Antonio Rüdiger · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Antonio Rüdiger · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Antonio Rüdiger · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Antonio Rüdiger?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Florian Lejeune (Rayo Vallecano) does the closest job to Antonio Rüdiger, at 92/100 on profile. Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Odin Luras Bjørtuft follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Antonio Rüdiger?
Yes — Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Antonio Rüdiger?
Doppel learns Antonio Rüdiger'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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