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Best Alternatives to Fabian Rüth

Centre BackGermany24yN/AFull profile →
Small Sample
0.00Tkl/90
0.00KP/90

Based on 540 min · 2019/2020 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

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

DNA matchPrioritizes Bundesliga & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Fabian Rüth

  1. Víctor Valdepeñas99% match

    Real Madrid · La Liga

  2. Leon George Routh99% match

    Aston Villa · Premier League

  3. Dayot Upamecano76% match

    FC Bayern München · Bundesliga · €70.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Small Sample

A Defender. Note: this profile is based on 540 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Fabian Rüth:

  • Víctor Valdepeñas(99% match) — A Defender. Note: this profile is based on 630 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Leon George Routh(99% match) — A Defender. Note: this profile is based on 630 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Dayot Upamecano(76% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in possession (82 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.7 final-third passes/90), central to possession (94 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.3/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.1/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.

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Comparison Base
Fabian Rüth
DefenderGermanyBundesligaN/A
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
V
Víctor Valdepeñas

Real Madrid · La Liga

Spain19y
Tkl/900.50
KP/900.00
Small Sample

vs Rüth: 5y younger

99% match
N/A
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#2
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Leon George Routh

Aston Villa · Premier League

England18y
Tkl/900.34
KP/900.00
Small Sample

vs Rüth: 6y younger

99% match
N/A
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#3
D
Dayot Upamecano

FC Bayern München · Bundesliga

France27yContract 2026
Tkl/902.25
KP/900.55
Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSteady form

vs Rüth: 3y older

76% match
€70.0M
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#4
N
Nico Schlotterbeck

Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga

Germany26yContract 2027
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.43
Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSteady form
76% match
€55.0M
#5
C
Castello Lukeba

RB Leipzig · Bundesliga

France23yContract 2029
Tkl/901.28
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingIn form ↑
76% match
€45.0M
#6
J
Jarell Quansah

Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga

England23yContract 2030
Tkl/901.10
KP/900.43
Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingOut of form ↓
76% match
€40.0M
#7
L
Luka Vuskovic

Hamburger SV · Bundesliga

Croatia19yContract 2026
Tkl/900.85
KP/900.44
Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingIn form ↑
76% match
€40.0M
#8
E
Edmond Tapsoba

Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga

Burkina Faso27yContract 2028
Tkl/901.12
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSteady form
76% match
€35.0M
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#9
J
Jonathan Tah

FC Bayern München · Bundesliga

Germany30yContract 2029
Tkl/901.11
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSteady form
76% match
€30.0M
#10
M
Min-jae Kim

FC Bayern München · Bundesliga

South Korea29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.35
KP/900.28
Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingIn form ↑
76% match
€25.0M
#11
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Wellity Lucky

Liverpool · Premier League

England20y
Tkl/900.14
KP/900.00
Small Sample
94% match
N/A
#12
P
Pladi N'Zinga Pambani

Olympique Marseille · Ligue 1

France19y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.28
Small Sample
94% match
N/A
#13
J
James Rowswell

Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League

England19y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Small Sample
93% match
N/A
#14
M
Marcos Navarro Blázquez

Valencia · La Liga

Spain21y
Tkl/902.20
KP/900.79
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
93% match
N/A
#15
R
Romano Floriani Mussolini

Cremonese · Serie A

Italy23y
Tkl/902.17
KP/900.70
Solid DefenderSteady form
93% match
N/A
#16
L
Leo Shahar

Newcastle United · Premier League

England19y
Tkl/900.50
KP/900.67
Small Sample
95% match
N/A

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Who are the best alternatives to Fabian Rüth?▼
The top alternatives to Fabian Rüth based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Víctor Valdepeñas, Leon George Routh, Dayot Upamecano, Nico Schlotterbeck, Castello Lukeba. 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 Fabian Rüth in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Fabian Rüth in 2026 include Víctor Valdepeñas (N/A), Leon George Routh (N/A), Dayot Upamecano (€70.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Fabian Rüth play and who plays similarly?▼
Fabian Rüth plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Víctor Valdepeñas (Spain, N/A); Leon George Routh (England, N/A); Dayot Upamecano (France, €70.0M); Nico Schlotterbeck (Germany, €55.0M).
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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