Players like Juan Rodríguez
CM/CDMTondela · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuan Rodríguez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Juan Rodríguez are Javi Villar, Thiago Ojeda, Santiago Castañeda. Doppel rates Javi Villar (Albacete Balompié) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Cyril Mandouki scores 79/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Juan Rodríguez is a defensive midfielder who excels in durability and reliability, having missed no games over the past three seasons. However, his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 21% of his positional peers, indicating he struggles to impact games offensively, with minimal contributions in goals or assists. While he showcases consistency in presence, he needs to elevate his overall influence on the pitch to become a more effective player in the midfield.
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 · 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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