Players like Rodrigo Ely
CBAlmería · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Ely's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rodrigo Ely are Fabio Gruber, Michael Keane, Wagner Leonardo. Doppel rates Fabio Gruber (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Héliton scores 81/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Rodrigo Ely is a commanding aerial presence and a robust defensive stalwart, excelling as a front-foot centre-back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 15% of his positional peers, he dominates in duels and is a key contributor in aerial battles, making him a formidable option in set-piece situations. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability, having missed significant time in recent seasons. When fit, Ely is a vital asset for any defensive lineup.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: 71 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rodrigo Ely
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Grubersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €2.9m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Hélitonsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 87 | 85 |
| 12 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 87 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Ely
≈ 100% Rodrigo Ely · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Ely · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Ely · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Rodrigo Ely?
Statistically, Fabio Gruber (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest look-alike to Rodrigo Ely — a 82/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo Ely?
By Doppel's fit score, Fabio Gruber (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Rodrigo Ely, with a 82/100 overall match. Michael Keane and Wagner Leonardo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rodrigo Ely?
Yes. Héliton (Göztepe) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rodrigo Ely?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rodrigo Ely's 2025/26 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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