Who should replace Sergio Ruiz?
CM/CDMGranada · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Sergio Ruiz, the best-fitting central midfielders are András Schäfer, Iddrisu Baba, Beñat Prados. András Schäfer (1. FC Union Berlin) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Iddrisu Baba at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Sergio Ruiz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | András Schäfer | 1. FC Union Berlin | 25 | €4.1m | 94 | 74 |
| 2 | Iddrisu Baba | Almería | 27 | €900k | 94 | 72 |
| 3 | Beñat Prados | Athletic Club | 23 | €16m | 92 | 72 |
| 4 | Rabby Nzingoula | Montpellier | 19 | €2.1m | 91 | 77 |
| 5 | Ibrahima Sissoko | VfL Bochum 1848 | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 76 |
| 6 | Wilfred Ndidi | Leicester City | 28 | €7.5m | 90 | 73 |
| 7 | Cristian Cásseres Jr. | Toulouse | 24 | €8.2m | 89 | 75 |
| 8 | Carlos Baleba | Brighton & Hove Albion | 20 | €53m | 89 | 74 |
| 9 | Mohamed Kaba | Lecce | 22 | €2.4m | 89 | 74 |
| 10 | Ebenezer Akinsanmiro | Pisa | 21 | €6.7m | 89 | 73 |
| 11 | Enzo Loiodice | Las Palmas | 23 | €1.2m | 89 | 74 |
| 12 | Mario Lemina | Wolverhampton | 30 | €4.1m | 88 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sergio Ruiz
≈ 100% Sergio Ruiz · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Sergio Ruiz · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Sergio Ruiz · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sergio Ruiz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, András Schäfer (1. FC Union Berlin) does the closest job to Sergio Ruiz, at 94/100 on profile. Iddrisu Baba and Beñat Prados follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sergio Ruiz?
Yes — Iddrisu Baba (Almería) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 72/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sergio Ruiz?
Doppel learns Sergio Ruiz's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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