Who should replace Espen Ruud?
RBOdds BK · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitEspen Ruud's profile ↗
Espen Ruud is a right-back for Odds BK in the Norwegian Eliteserien, having made 21 appearances in 2024, contributing 3 assists over 1457 minutes. The best replacements for Ruud include Alexander Munksgaard from Kristiansund BK, who has a tactical fit score of 80/100, and Sergio López from Darmstadt 98, with a fit score of 78/100. These players would effectively fulfil the same role, making them suitable alternatives for those seeking players similar to Ruud.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Munksgaardsimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €300k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Sergio Lópezsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €1.3m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Jannik Dehmsimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 30 | €600k | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Luis Pérezsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 31 | €900k | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Davide Baritisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 35 | €200k | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Enzo Tchato Mbiayisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 24 | €2.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Jens Stryger Larsensimilar↗ | Malmö FF | 35 | €400k | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Daniel Borgessimilar↗ | Mirassol | 33 | €300k | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Antonio Candelasimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | James Breesimilar↗ | Southampton | 29 | €2.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Rony Janssonsimilar↗ | Kalmar FF | 22 | €500k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Leo Cornicsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 25 | €900k | 89 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Espen Ruud
≈ 100% Espen Ruud · strong: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Espen Ruud · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Espen Ruud · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Espen Ruud?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alexander Munksgaard (Kristiansund BK) does the closest job to Espen Ruud, at 93/100 on profile. Sergio López and Jannik Dehm follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Espen Ruud?
Yes — Davide Bariti (Virtus Entella) plays a similar right back role at roughly €200k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Espen Ruud?
Doppel learns Espen Ruud's role profile from his 2024 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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