Players like Javi Rodríguez
RB/CBCelta Vigo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavi Rodríguez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Javi Rodríguez are Arnau Martínez, Oliver Braude, Bart van Rooij. Doppel rates Arnau Martínez (Girona FC) a 84/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw scores 82/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Javi Rodríguez is a ball-playing right-back with exceptional distribution skills, excelling in touches and accurate final-third passes. Although he may not dominate in aerial duels, his durability shines through, having missed no games in the last three seasons. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 41%, he has room for growth but possesses the foundational skills to develop further in his role.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Javi Rodríguez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 23 | €11m | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 88 | 87 |
| 3 | Bart van Rooijsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €9.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 87 | 82 |
| 5 | Harry Clarkesimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 87 | 84 |
| 7 | Ainsley Maitland-Nilessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 29 | €11m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Ethan Galbraithsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 25 | €2.6m | 86 | 83 |
| 9 | Devyne Renschsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €7.9m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Lucas Vázquezsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 35 | €1.6m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Robert-Jan Vanwesemaelsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €3.2m | 85 | 83 |
| 12 | Cristian Pavónsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €1.8m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javi Rodríguez
≈ 100% Javi Rodríguez · strong: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Javi Rodríguez · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Javi Rodríguez · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javi Rodríguez?
By Doppel's fit score, Arnau Martínez (Girona FC) is the closest profile to Javi Rodríguez, with a 84/100 overall match. Oliver Braude and Bart van Rooij are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Javi Rodríguez?
Yes. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar right back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Javi Rodríguez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Javi Rodríguez's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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