Players like Alberto Rodríguez
CB/CM/CDMReal Zaragoza · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlberto Rodríguez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alberto Rodríguez are Mike Van der Hoorn, Matthias Ginter, Maik Nawrocki. Doppel rates Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) a 80/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 80/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
About Alberto Rodríguez
Alberto Rodríguez is a tenacious defensive stalwart, excelling as a centre-back with a strong presence in duels and aerial battles. His impressive stats place him in the top 20% for duels won and aerial duels, showcasing his ability to dominate defensively. Despite a lower Sofascore rating, his durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable choice in the backline.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alberto Rodríguez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alberto Rodríguez
≈ 100% Alberto Rodríguez · strong: Aerial duels won, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Alberto Rodríguez · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Alberto Rodríguez · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alberto Rodríguez?
By Doppel's fit score, Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) is the closest profile to Alberto Rodríguez, with a 80/100 overall match. Matthias Ginter and Maik Nawrocki are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alberto Rodríguez?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alberto Rodríguez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alberto Rodríguez's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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