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Best Alternatives to Sergio Ruiz

MidfielderSpain31y€1.0MFull profile →

Small Sample

1.69KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 717 min · 2022 · Major League Soccer · 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 Sergio Ruiz

Yanis Khafi80% match
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Roberto López79% match
Leganés · La Liga
Marcel Wenig

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Playing Style Analysis

Small Sample

Sergio Ruiz Alonso is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Sergio Ruiz:

Yanis Khafi(80% match) — Yanis Khafi is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option.
Roberto López(79% match) — Roberto López Alcaide is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes.
Marcel Wenig(79% match) — A Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90).

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Yanis Khafi

Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1

vs Ruiz: 11y younger

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Who are the best alternatives to Sergio Ruiz?▼

The top alternatives to Sergio Ruiz based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Yanis Khafi, Roberto López, Marcel Wenig, Marco Brescianini, Javi 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 Sergio Ruiz in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Sergio Ruiz in 2026 include Yanis Khafi (N/A), Roberto López (N/A), Marcel Wenig (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

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

Sergio Ruiz plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Yanis Khafi (France, N/A); Roberto López (Spain, N/A); Marcel Wenig (Germany, N/A); Marco Brescianini (Italy, €7.5M).

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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