Players like Rodri
CDM/CMManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodri's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rodri are Elliot Anderson, Mats Wieffer, James Garner. Doppel rates Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ross Barkley scores 83/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Rodri is a top-tier deep-lying playmaker, exemplifying control and precision in midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his peers, he excels in touches and accurate passes, orchestrating play with remarkable efficiency, contributing 8 goals and 9 assists this season. While he has faced some injury setbacks in the past, his overall reliability and impact on the game make him an invaluable asset for Manchester City.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls. Availability: 84 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rodri
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodri
≈ 100% Rodri · strong: Duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Rodri · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Rodri · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodri?
By Doppel's fit score, Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) is the closest profile to Rodri, with a 82/100 overall match. Mats Wieffer and James Garner are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rodri?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Luton Town) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €3.6m.
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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