Players like Juan Rodríguez
CM/CDMTondela · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuan Rodríguez's profile ↗
Juan Rodríguez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Tondela in the Primeira Liga, with 29 appearances and 1985 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Rodríguez include Javi Villar from Albacete Balompié, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Thiago Ojeda from Cultural Leonesa, with a fit score of 82/100. Both players share a comparable role and statistical profile in their respective leagues.
About Juan Rodríguez
Juan Rodríguez is a central midfielder with a focus on defensive duties, showcasing durability with zero games missed in the last three seasons. However, his statistical profile reveals a lack of standout strengths and overall quality, placing him in the bottom 21% of his positional peers. While he remains a reliable option in terms of availability, his contributions in attack, such as goal involvement, remain minimal, which may limit his impact in more dynamic midfield setups.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Juan Rodríguez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Cyril Mandoukisimilar↗ | Paris FC | 35 | €200k | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Antonio Pachecosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 24 | €700k | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Selu Diallosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Jordan Mendes Correiasimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 22 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Lecco | 23 | €1.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Juan Rodríguez
≈ 100% Juan Rodríguez · medium reliability
≈ 100% Juan Rodríguez · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Juan Rodríguez · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Juan Rodríguez?
By Doppel's fit score, Javi Villar (Albacete Balompié) is the closest profile to Juan Rodríguez, with a 80/100 overall match. Thiago Ojeda and Santiago Castañeda are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Juan Rodríguez?
Yes. Cyril Mandouki (Paris FC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Juan Rodríguez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Juan Rodríguez'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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