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Girona· 2024/2025 · La Liga · FULL

Best Alternatives to Abel Ruiz

Centre ForwardSpain26y€3.0MFull profile →

Complete Forward

0.27G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,358 min · 2024/2025 · La Liga · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Abel Ruiz

Raúl García88% match
Osasuna · La Liga · €3.0M
André Silva86% match
Elche · La Liga · €3.0M
Borja Iglesias85% match
Celta de Vigo · La Liga · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete Forward

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90) and meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy). The three closest DNA matches to Abel Ruiz:

Raúl García(88% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.62 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
André Silva(86% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.44 goals/90).
Borja Iglesias(85% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.66 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Raúl García

Osasuna · La Liga

Spain25yContract 2028

G/900.62

A/900.09

Target ManProlificSteady form

vs Ruiz: +0.35 G/90

88% match

€3.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Abel Ruiz?▼

The top alternatives to Abel Ruiz based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Raúl García, André Silva, Borja Iglesias, Gorka Guruzeta, Toni Martínez. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Abel Ruiz in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Abel Ruiz in 2026 include Raúl García (€3.0M), André Silva (€3.0M), Borja Iglesias (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Abel Ruiz play and who plays similarly?▼

Abel Ruiz plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Raúl García (Spain, €3.0M); André Silva (Portugal, €3.0M); Borja Iglesias (Spain, €3.0M); Gorka Guruzeta (Spain, €5.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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