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 October 2026.
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Manuel Rodríguez is a reliable, yet unremarkable central midfielder. His Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 10% of his peers, highlighting a lack of standout qualities in his game. While he boasts impressive durability with no missed games over the past three seasons, his low metrics in duels and crossing show he struggles to impact matches significantly.
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↗ | Espanyol | 21 | €1.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €10m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Mael Corbozsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 32 | €400k | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Giovanni Fabbiansimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €9.3m | 85 | 79 |
| 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 closest look-alike to Manuel Rodríguez?
Statistically, Ibai Aguirre (Real Sociedad B) is the closest look-alike to Manuel Rodríguez — a 80/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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