Players like Riki Rodríguez
CM/CDMDeportivo de A Coruña · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRiki Rodríguez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Riki Rodríguez are Iván Morante, Thomas Claes, Markus Karlsbakk. Doppel rates Iván Morante (Burgos Club de Fútbol) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thomas Van den Keybus scores 81/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
About Riki Rodríguez
Riki Rodríguez is a reliable central midfielder, adept at maintaining possession and orchestrating play from deep. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 35% of his peers, he showcases durability with no games missed in the last three seasons. While he may not excel in aerial duels or goal contributions, his consistency and work rate make him a valuable asset in midfield, ensuring stability and control for Deportivo de A Coruña.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Riki Rodríguez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iván Morantesimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €1.0m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Olivier Ntchamsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 30 | €1.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Jens Hjertø-Dahlsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 21 | €9.6m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €11m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 85 | 83 |
| 11 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 85 | 83 |
| 12 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Riki Rodríguez
≈ 100% Riki Rodríguez · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Riki Rodríguez · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Riki Rodríguez · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Riki Rodríguez?
By Doppel's fit score, Iván Morante (Burgos Club de Fútbol) is the closest profile to Riki Rodríguez, with a 81/100 overall match. Thomas Claes and Markus Karlsbakk are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Riki Rodríguez?
Yes. Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Riki Rodríguez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Riki Rodríguez's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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