Cheaper alternatives to Rodri
CDM/CMManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodri's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Rodri are Pepelu, Wouter Burger, Leon Goretzka. Pepelu (Valencia) rates 82/100 as a match at about €7.3m, below Rodri's ~€50m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Rodri
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 2 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 83 | 82 |
| 5 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 84 | 81 |
| 6 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €43m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 82 | 80 |
| 8 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 83 | 80 |
| 10 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €3.6m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 30 | €11m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 83 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodri
≈ 100% Rodri · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Rodri · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Rodri · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Rodri?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 82/100 match to Rodri.
Who is the best-value alternative to Rodri?
Pepelu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €7.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Rodri?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (defensive midfielder) by how closely they match Rodri's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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