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Cheaper alternatives to Gonçalo Rodrigues

CM/CDMRio Ave · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonçalo Rodrigues's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Gonçalo Rodrigues are Levi Smans, Gonzalo Maroni, David Tijanič. Levi Smans (SC Heerenveen) rates 88/100 as a match at about €1.4m, below Gonçalo Rodrigues's ~€2.1m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Gonçalo Rodrigues

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Levi Smanssimilar↗SC Heerenveen23€1.4m9188
2Gonzalo Maronisimilar↗Tigre27€1.9m9186
3David Tijaničsimilar↗Göztepe29€1.3m9086
4Stuart Armstrongsimilar↗Southampton34€200k8985
5Nermin Karićsimilar↗Virtus Entella27€800k8885
6Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗Feyenoord23€300k9185
7Florent Molletsimilar↗Nantes35€300k9285
8Ulrik Mathisensimilar↗SK Brann27€700k8685
9Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗Excelsior22€1.7m8985
10İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗FC Barcelona36€1.9m8884
11Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗NAC Breda23€700k8884
12Abdoullah Basimilar↗Sunderland23€1.4m8884

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Gonçalo Rodrigues

1. Levi SmansSC Heerenveen88/100

≈ 100% Gonçalo Rodrigues · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability

Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90

2. Gonzalo MaroniTigre86/100

≈ 100% Gonçalo Rodrigues · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability

Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90

3. David TijaničGöztepe86/100

≈ 100% Gonçalo Rodrigues · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability

Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Gonçalo Rodrigues?

Stuart Armstrong (Southampton) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 85/100 match to Gonçalo Rodrigues.

Who is the best-value alternative to Gonçalo Rodrigues?

Levi Smans offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €1.4m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Gonçalo Rodrigues?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Gonçalo Rodrigues's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.

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