Players like Rodrigo Bentancur
CM/CDMTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Bentancur's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rodrigo Bentancur are Rabby Nzingoula, Joe Aribo, Yangel Herrera. Doppel rates Rabby Nzingoula (Montpellier) a 79/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Makaya Ibrahima Diaby scores 79/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of September 2026.
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Rodrigo Bentancur is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, making him an essential shield for Tottenham's backline. Despite a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 40% of his peers, his top-tier defensive metrics highlight his effectiveness in duels and clearances. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, as he has missed significant game time in recent seasons. Overall, Bentancur's tenacity and defensive prowess make him a valuable asset when fit.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances, Duels won. Availability: 28 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rodrigo Bentancur
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €1.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Mamadou Coulibalysimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €14m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Bentancur
≈ 100% Rodrigo Bentancur · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Bentancur · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Bentancur · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo Bentancur?
By Doppel's fit score, Rabby Nzingoula (Montpellier) is the closest profile to Rodrigo Bentancur, with a 79/100 overall match. Joe Aribo and Yangel Herrera are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rodrigo Bentancur?
Yes. Makaya Ibrahima Diaby (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rodrigo Bentancur?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rodrigo Bentancur'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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