Cheaper alternatives to Dani Rodríguez
CM/CAMLeganés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDani Rodríguez's profile ↗
Dani Rodríguez is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Leganés in LaLiga 2, with 18 appearances and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Rodríguez, consider Sami Ouaissa from NEC Nijmegen, who has a fit score of 85/100 and a market value of €8m, or budget options like Florian Sotoca and Kevin Sessa, both valued at €1m with fit scores of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 88 | 85 |
| 2 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 86 | 84 |
| 6 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 84 | 84 |
| 7 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Abbosbek Fayzullaevsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €6.5m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dani Rodríguez
≈ 100% Dani Rodríguez · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Dani Rodríguez · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Dani Rodríguez · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Dani Rodríguez?
Charlie Patiño (Swansea City) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 84/100 match to Dani Rodríguez.
Who is the best-value alternative to Dani Rodríguez?
Sami Ouaissa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €8.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Dani Rodríguez?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Dani Rodríguez'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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