Dani Rodríguez alternatives
CM/CAMLeganés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDani Rodríguez's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Dani Rodríguez are Florian Sotoca, Facundo Buonanotte, Sami Ouaissa. Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) rates 85/100 as a match at about €1.3m, below Dani Rodríguez's ~€100k. Data as of October 2026.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 7 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 86 | 84 |
| 8 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €14m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dani Rodríguez
≈ 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: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Dani Rodríguez · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Dani Rodríguez?
Charlie Patiño (Deportivo de A Coruña) 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?
Florian Sotoca offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.3m.
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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