Players like Manuel Rodríguez
CMSporting Gijón · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel Rodríguez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Manuel Rodríguez are Ibai Aguirre, Davy Klaassen, Josh Laurent. Doppel rates Ibai Aguirre (Real Sociedad B) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mael Corboz scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Manuel Rodríguez is a durable central midfielder, showcasing reliability with zero games missed over the last three seasons. However, his current performance metrics place him in the bottom tier of his positional peers, indicating that he struggles in duels and creating chances. While he brings consistency to the pitch, he will need to elevate his overall game to become a more impactful presence in the midfield.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Manuel Rodríguez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibai Aguirresimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 19 | €900k | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Davy Klaassensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 33 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €10m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Mael Corbozsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 32 | €400k | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Justin Kumisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.3m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel Rodríguez
≈ 100% Manuel Rodríguez · medium reliability
≈ 100% Manuel Rodríguez · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Manuel Rodríguez · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manuel Rodríguez?
By Doppel's fit score, Ibai Aguirre (Real Sociedad B) is the closest profile to Manuel Rodríguez, with a 80/100 overall match. Davy Klaassen and Josh Laurent are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Manuel Rodríguez?
Yes. Mael Corboz (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Manuel Rodríguez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Manuel 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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