Who should replace Rubens?
LB/LM/CMAtlético Mineiro · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRubens's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Rubens, the best-fitting left backs are Mario Lemina, Jorthy Mokio, Hicham Boudaoui. Mario Lemina (Wolverhampton) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Abdoulaye Touré at about €2.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Rubens
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mario Leminasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 33 | €4.1m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Jorthy Mokiosimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 18 | €7.8m | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €8.7m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Cuiabanosimilar↗ | Botafogo | 23 | €10m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Denis Zakariasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 30 | €26m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 32 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rubens
≈ 100% Rubens · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Rubens · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Rubens · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rubens?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mario Lemina (Wolverhampton) does the closest job to Rubens, at 94/100 on profile. Jorthy Mokio and Hicham Boudaoui follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rubens?
Yes — Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre) plays a similar left back role at roughly €2.4m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rubens?
Doppel learns Rubens's role profile from his 2020/25 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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