Players like Mikel Rodriguez
CM/CDMDeportivo Alavés · 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 (PSV Eindhoven) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Rodríguez scores 84/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Mikel Rodriguez is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder with a knack for successful dribbling and winning duels, showcasing his aggressive style and ability to drive play forward. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 18% of his positional peers, he remains a reliable presence on the pitch, missing only 11 games over the last three seasons. While his defensive metrics may not stand out, his energy and contributions going forward make him a valuable asset in midfield.
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↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €23m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Fabio Mirettisimilar↗ | Juventus | 23 | €15m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 34 | €400k | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 38 | €100k | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €300k | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Tomáš Suslovsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 24 | €3.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Parma | 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 closest look-alike to Mikel Rodriguez?
Statistically, Paul Wanner (PSV Eindhoven) is the closest look-alike to Mikel Rodriguez — a 85/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Mikel Rodriguez?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Wanner (PSV Eindhoven) 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. Dani Rodríguez (Leganés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €100k.
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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