Players like Rodrigo Nestor
CM/LWBahia · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Nestor's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rodrigo Nestor are Bruno Zapelli, Edu Expósito, Abderrahman Rebbach. Doppel rates Bruno Zapelli (Athletico) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Willian scores 87/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Rodrigo Nestor is a versatile central midfielder with the ability to impact games from the left wing, showcasing an aerial prowess that ranks in the top 1% of his peers. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 35%, he excels in winning possession in the attacking third and delivering accurate crosses, making him a valuable asset in creating chances. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, as he has missed a significant number of games in recent seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses. Availability: 26 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rodrigo Nestor
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Abderrahman Rebbachsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €17m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Williansimilar↗ | Grêmio | 38 | €400k | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €11m | 92 | 89 |
| 8 | Jesús Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Rodrigo Riquelmesimilar↗ | Real Betis | 26 | €4.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Mikey Johnstonsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 27 | €4.1m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Nantes | 36 | €1.2m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Nestor
≈ 100% Rodrigo Nestor · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Nestor · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Nestor · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Rodrigo Nestor?
Statistically, Bruno Zapelli (Athletico) is the closest look-alike to Rodrigo Nestor — a 87/100 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 Nestor?
By Doppel's fit score, Bruno Zapelli (Athletico) is the closest profile to Rodrigo Nestor, with a 87/100 overall match. Edu Expósito and Abderrahman Rebbach are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rodrigo Nestor?
Yes. Willian (Grêmio) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rodrigo Nestor?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rodrigo Nestor's 2026 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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