Players like Rodri
CDM/CMManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
The players most similar to Rodri are Pepelu, Wouter Burger, Leon Goretzka. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 82/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 82/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Rodri
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelu | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 2 | Wouter Burger | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Leon Goretzka | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Joan Jordán | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 83 | 82 |
| 5 | Hakan Çalhanoğlu | Inter | 29 | €17m | 84 | 81 |
| 6 | Éderson | Atalanta | 25 | €43m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Pascal Groß | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 82 | 80 |
| 8 | Lucas Paquetá | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 83 | 80 |
| 10 | Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid | 21 | €123m | 83 | 80 |
| 11 | Ross Barkley | Luton Town | 30 | €3.6m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | João Neves | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €148m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodri
≈ 100% Rodri · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Rodri · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Rodri · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodri?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Rodri, with a 82/100 overall match. Wouter Burger and Leon Goretzka are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rodri?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rodri?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rodri's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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