Who should replace Rubens?
LB/LM/CMAtlético Mineiro · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitRubens's profile ↗
Rubens is a left-back/left midfielder for Atlético Mineiro in the Brazilian Serie A, currently valued at €8m. For those seeking the best replacement for Rubens, Abdoulaye Touré from Le Havre, with a fit score of 84/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative. Other notable options include Hicham Boudaoui from Nice, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Mario Lemina from Galatasaray, with a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mario Leminasimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 33 | €4.1m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €17m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Ezechiel Banzuzisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €17m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €8.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €39m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.6m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rubens
≈ 100% Rubens · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Rubens · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rubens · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rubens?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mario Lemina (Galatasaray) does the closest job to Rubens, at 94/100 on profile. Leandro Barreiro and Abdoulaye Touré follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rubens?
Yes — Lawrence Agyekum (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.4m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rubens?
Doppel learns Rubens's role profile from his 2025 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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