Players like Valentin Rongier
CM/CDMStade Rennais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitValentin Rongier's profile ↗
The players most similar to Valentin Rongier are Elliot Anderson, Leon Goretzka, Kodai Sano. Doppel rates Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joris van Overeem scores 82/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Valentin Rongier is a dynamic central midfielder known for his ball distribution and defensive acumen. His top-tier passing accuracy in the final third and high volume of touches highlight his playmaking abilities, while his solid tackling and interception stats showcase his defensive contributions. Although he has faced injury challenges in recent seasons, his overall performance places him in the top 13% of his positional peers, marking him as a valuable asset in midfield.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Touches, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 40 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Valentin Rongier
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Valentin Rongier
≈ 100% Valentin Rongier · strong: Duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Valentin Rongier · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Valentin Rongier · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Valentin Rongier?
By Doppel's fit score, Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) is the closest profile to Valentin Rongier, with a 81/100 overall match. Leon Goretzka and Kodai Sano are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Valentin Rongier?
Yes. Joris van Overeem (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Valentin Rongier?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Valentin Rongier'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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