Players like Dani Rodríguez
CM/CAMLeganés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDani Rodríguez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dani Rodríguez are Jon Ander Olasagasti, Mattias Svanberg, Félix Lemaréchal. Doppel rates Jon Ander Olasagasti (Levante UD) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Charlie Patiño scores 84/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Dani Rodríguez is a creative attacking midfielder known for his precise crossing and ability to generate key chances. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 47% of his peers, he still stands out with top-tier metrics in accurate crosses, possession wins in the attacking third, and successful dribbles. At 38, his durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch despite not being a dominant aerial presence.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third, Key passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dani Rodríguez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Abbosbek Fayzullaevsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €6.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Todd Cantwellsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 28 | €2.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dani Rodríguez
≈ 100% Dani Rodríguez · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Dani Rodríguez · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Dani Rodríguez · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Dani Rodríguez?
Statistically, Jon Ander Olasagasti (Levante UD) is the closest look-alike to Dani Rodríguez — a 84/100 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 Dani Rodríguez?
By Doppel's fit score, Jon Ander Olasagasti (Levante UD) is the closest profile to Dani Rodríguez, with a 84/100 overall match. Mattias Svanberg and Félix Lemaréchal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dani Rodríguez?
Yes. Charlie Patiño (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dani Rodríguez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dani Rodríguez's 2025/26 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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