Players like Rodrigo Battaglia
CB/CM/CDMBoca Juniors · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Battaglia's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rodrigo Battaglia are Lukas Frenkert, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Francesco Folino. Doppel rates Lukas Frenkert (Eintracht Braunschweig) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Craig Forsyth scores 80/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Rodrigo Battaglia is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back who excels in defensive duels, evidenced by his top 22% ranking in aerial duels won. With a Sofascore rating in the top 36% of his positional peers, he showcases solid overall quality, contributing to Boca Juniors’ defensive solidity. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons, which could affect his availability for crucial matches.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: 31 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rodrigo Battaglia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lukas Frenkertsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 26 | €900k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Francesco Folinosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 24 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Battaglia
≈ 100% Rodrigo Battaglia · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Battaglia · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Battaglia · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Rodrigo Battaglia?
Statistically, Lukas Frenkert (Eintracht Braunschweig) is the closest look-alike to Rodrigo Battaglia — 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 Rodrigo Battaglia?
By Doppel's fit score, Lukas Frenkert (Eintracht Braunschweig) is the closest profile to Rodrigo Battaglia, with a 81/100 overall match. Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Francesco Folino are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rodrigo Battaglia?
Yes. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rodrigo Battaglia?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rodrigo Battaglia's 2025 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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