Cheaper alternatives to Guido Rodríguez
CM/CDMValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGuido Rodríguez's profile ↗
Guido Rodríguez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Valencia in La Liga, with 16 appearances and 4 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Rodríguez, Matías Vecino from Lazio (fit 83/100, €1m) and Matúš Bero from VfL Bochum (fit 81/100, €1m) offer similar roles at a lower market value.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 86 | 83 |
| 3 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 85 | 80 |
| 6 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 81 | 80 |
| 7 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 75 | 80 |
| 10 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 79 | 80 |
| 12 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Guido Rodríguez
≈ 100% Guido Rodríguez · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Guido Rodríguez · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Guido Rodríguez · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Guido Rodríguez?
Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 81/100 match to Guido Rodríguez.
Who is the best-value alternative to Guido Rodríguez?
Matías Vecino offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €1.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Guido Rodríguez?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Guido 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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