Players like Rodrigo Abascal
CBVitória SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Abascal's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rodrigo Abascal are Ross Sykes, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Ümit Akdağ. Doppel rates Ross Sykes (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) a 88/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw scores 85/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Rodrigo Abascal is a ball-playing centre-back known for his accuracy in distribution and playmaking from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 43% of his positional peers, he excels in delivering precise long balls and key passes, making him a valuable asset in transitioning play. Durability is another strong suit, having missed only five games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability in defense. While he may not dominate aerial duels, his defensive contributions through tackles and interceptions remain solid.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses, Key passes. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rodrigo Abascal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 88 |
| 2 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 5 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 88 |
| 7 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 87 |
| 8 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Abascal
≈ 100% Rodrigo Abascal · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Rodrigo Abascal · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Abascal · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Rodrigo Abascal?
Statistically, Ross Sykes (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) is the closest look-alike to Rodrigo Abascal — a 88/100 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 Rodrigo Abascal?
By Doppel's fit score, Ross Sykes (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) is the closest profile to Rodrigo Abascal, with a 88/100 overall match. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw and Ümit Akdağ are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rodrigo Abascal?
Yes. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rodrigo Abascal?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rodrigo Abascal's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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