Players like Rodri
CDM/CMFC Barcelona · 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 (Manchester City) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ross Barkley scores 83/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Rodri is an elite ball-playing central midfielder, showcasing exceptional quality with a top 1% Sofascore rating among his peers. His ability to dictate the tempo is evident in his outstanding final-third passing and precise long balls, making him a key playmaker for FC Barcelona. While he has struggled with injuries, his impressive contributions of 8 goals and 9 assists this season highlight his impact when fit, underscoring his reliability as a creative force in midfield.
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↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €100m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 92 | 81 |
| 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 closest look-alike to Rodri?
Statistically, Elliot Anderson (Manchester City) is the closest look-alike to Rodri — a 81/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Rodri?
By Doppel's fit score, Elliot Anderson (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Rodri, with a 81/100 overall match. Mats Wieffer and James Garner are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rodri?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) 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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