Players like Dani Rodríguez
CM/CAMMallorca · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDani Rodríguez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dani Rodríguez are Paul Nebel, Kevin Sessa, Sergio Arribas. Doppel rates Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 84/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bobby De Cordova-Reid scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Dani Rodríguez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Sergio Arribassimilar↗ | Almería | 22 | €19m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 23 | €6.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Leicester City | 20 | €11m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Bobby De Cordova-Reidsimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 23 | €14m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Oladapo Afolayansimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €1.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 27 | €9.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €14m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Hamed Junior Traorèsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 24 | €14m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dani Rodríguez
≈ 100% Dani Rodríguez · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Dani Rodríguez · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Dani Rodríguez · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dani Rodríguez?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Dani Rodríguez, with a 84/100 overall match. Kevin Sessa and Sergio Arribas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dani Rodríguez?
Yes. Bobby De Cordova-Reid (Fulham) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dani Rodríguez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dani Rodríguez's 2024/25 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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