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 Eric Ebimbe, Jens Castrop, Kevin Sessa. Doppel rates Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 78/100 overall match — 76/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 76/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Rodrigo Bentancur
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 76 | 78 |
| 2 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 81 | 77 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 72 | 76 |
| 4 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 82 | 76 |
| 5 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €1.1m | 81 | 76 |
| 6 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €2.1m | 90 | 76 |
| 7 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 79 | 76 |
| 8 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €5.6m | 86 | 75 |
| 9 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 22 | €53m | 84 | 75 |
| 10 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Southampton | 28 | €1.9m | 87 | 75 |
| 11 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 81 | 75 |
| 12 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 83 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Bentancur
≈ 100% Rodrigo Bentancur · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Bentancur · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Bentancur · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo Bentancur?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Rodrigo Bentancur, with a 78/100 overall match. Jens Castrop and Kevin Sessa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rodrigo Bentancur?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €800k.
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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