Players like Mikel Rodriguez
CM/CDMReal Sociedad B · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMikel Rodriguez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mikel Rodriguez are Paul Wanner, Nikola Vlašić, Irakli Yegoian. Doppel rates Paul Wanner (1. FC Heidenheim) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Emre Akbaba scores 84/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Mikel Rodriguez is a dynamic central midfielder known for his aggressive ball-winning and dribbling ability. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 12% of his peers, he excels in duels and successful dribbles, showcasing a strong competitive edge on the pitch. With only 11 games missed in the last three seasons, he proves to be a reliable presence, although he may need to improve his defensive contributions to elevate his overall impact.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Duels won, Shots. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mikel Rodriguez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €23m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Fabio Mirettisimilar↗ | Genoa | 23 | €15m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Adana Demirspor | 34 | €400k | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Williot Swedbergsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 22 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Tomáš Suslovsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 24 | €3.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.5m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mikel Rodriguez
≈ 100% Mikel Rodriguez · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mikel Rodriguez · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Mikel Rodriguez · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mikel Rodriguez?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Wanner (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Mikel Rodriguez, with a 85/100 overall match. Nikola Vlašić and Irakli Yegoian are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mikel Rodriguez?
Yes. Emre Akbaba (Adana Demirspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mikel Rodriguez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mikel Rodriguez'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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