Paris Saint-Germain- Games
- 12
- 8 starts
- Minutes
- 800
- 67 a game
- Goals
- 4
- 2.8 xG
- Assists
- 3
- 1.3 xA
Player profile
710 min · vs 165 central midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Creative, shooting playmaker
Ruiz runs PSG's play from midfield: few central midfielders push the ball into the final third, create chances or shoot as often. He scored twice in the Champions League. He wins nothing in the air. From 710 minutes.
Key strengths
Drives play forward. Passes into the final third 12.93 per 90, top 3% of central midfielders.
Shoots. Shots 2.54 per 90 (top 2%) and non-penalty xG 0.25 (top 5%).
Creates chances. Key passes 2.15 per 90, top 8%.
Wins it back. Recoveries 5.70 per 90, 77th percentile.
Areas for development
No aerial presence. Aerials won 0.00 per 90, the lowest in the group.
Similar players
- Hakan Çalhanoglu InterShots 98 v 96 and passes into the final third 97 v 90.
- Carlos Soler Real SociedadKey passes 92 v 93 and recoveries 77 v 80.
- Nicolò Barella InterKey passes 92 v 91 and chances created 92 v 90.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Drives play forward. Passes into the final third 12.93 per 90, top 3% of central midfielders.
Shoots. Shots 2.54 per 90 (top 2%) and non-penalty xG 0.25 (top 5%).
Creates chances. Key passes 2.15 per 90, top 8%.
Wins it back. Recoveries 5.70 per 90, 77th percentile.
Areas for development
No aerial presence. Aerials won 0.00 per 90, the lowest in the group.
Similar players
- Hakan Çalhanoglu InterShots 98 v 96 and passes into the final third 97 v 90.
- Carlos Soler Real SociedadKey passes 92 v 93 and recoveries 77 v 80.
- Nicolò Barella InterKey passes 92 v 91 and chances created 92 v 90.
Against 171 central midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of central midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 7 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, left (18%), average spot left half-space, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 19%, Middle third 57%, Final third 24%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 7 | 416 | 0 | 2 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.71 | 10 | 12 | 7.45 |
| Champions League | 4 | 354 | 4 | 1 | 2.29 | 2.29 | 0.43 | 14 | 6 | 8.66 |
| Trophée des Champions | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.13 | 0 | 0 | 6.02 |
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