Players like Rafael Rodrigues
LBAVS - Futebol SAD · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafael Rodrigues's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rafael Rodrigues are Orest Lebedenko, Sam McCallum, Unax Agote. Doppel rates Orest Lebedenko (Vizela) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Unax Agote scores 79/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Rafael Rodrigues is a tenacious left-back, excelling in defensive duties with impressive tackling and interception metrics that place him in the top 7% of his peers. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom 25%, he shows promise as a goal-scoring defender, with notable finishing skills and a solid ability to win duels. With only eight games missed over the last three seasons, he demonstrates reliability and durability, making him a dependable option in the backline.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rafael Rodrigues
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orest Lebedenkosimilar↗ | Vizela | 28 | €600k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Sam McCallumsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €1.9m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Unax Agotesimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 23 | €200k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Dennis Cirkinsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €5.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Cuiabanosimilar↗ | Botafogo | 23 | €10m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Ryan Sessegnonsimilar↗ | Fulham | 26 | €21m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Harry Amasssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 19 | €7.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €5.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Mads Pedersensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 30 | €900k | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafael Rodrigues
≈ 100% Rafael Rodrigues · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Rafael Rodrigues · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Rafael Rodrigues · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rafael Rodrigues?
By Doppel's fit score, Orest Lebedenko (Vizela) is the closest profile to Rafael Rodrigues, with a 82/100 overall match. Sam McCallum and Unax Agote are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rafael Rodrigues?
Yes. Unax Agote (Real Sociedad B) plays a similar left back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rafael Rodrigues?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rafael Rodrigues's 2024/25 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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