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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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About Mikel Rodriguez

Mikel Rodriguez is a dynamic central midfielder known for his strong dribbling and tenacity in duels, making him a valuable asset in breaking up opposition play. While his overall quality sits in the lower tier of his positional peers, his ability to win duels and create shots demonstrates his potential impact in the midfield. With only 11 games missed over the last three seasons, his reliability on the pitch adds to his appeal as a consistent performer.

Strengths: Successful dribbles, Duels won, Shots. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Mikel Rodriguez

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Paul Wannersimilar↗1. FC Heidenheim21€23m9585
2Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗Torino29€10m9486
3Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗Excelsior22€1.7m9387
4Fabio Mirettisimilar↗Genoa23€15m9385
5Emre Akbabasimilar↗Adana Demirspor34€400k9384
6Khalil Fayadsimilar↗Montpellier22€1.5m9384
7Williot Swedbergsimilar↗Celta Vigo22€19m9284
8Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗Stade Brestois23€9.8m9285
9Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗Mallorca38€100k9284
10Juninho Bacunasimilar↗Birmingham City29€1.8m9286
11Tomáš Suslovsimilar↗Hellas Verona24€3.9m9184
12Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗Venezia24€4.5m9186

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Mikel Rodriguez

1. Paul Wanner1. FC Heidenheim85/100

≈ 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

2. Nikola VlašićTorino86/100

≈ 100% Mikel Rodriguez · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability

Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90

3. Irakli YegoianExcelsior87/100

≈ 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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