Players like Rodrigo Villagra
CM/CDMRiver Plate · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Villagra's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rodrigo Villagra are Jesús Álvarez, Silas Gnaka, Nicolas Schiavi. Doppel rates Jesús Álvarez (Huesca) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Cyril Mandouki scores 77/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Rodrigo Villagra is a reliable deep-lying playmaker, showcasing his strengths with precise long balls and solid aerial ability, placing him among the top 12% of his peers in accuracy. While his overall quality sits in the bottom 37%, his durability is a concern due to injury issues, having missed significant time in recent seasons. However, when fit, he adds valuable distribution and defensive presence to the midfield, making him a player to watch as he seeks to elevate his game further.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 29 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rodrigo Villagra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Silas Gnakasimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 28 | €900k | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Cyril Mandoukisimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 35 | €200k | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Iván Morantesimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Leon Jensensimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 29 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Cristiano Banisimilar↗ | Mantova | 27 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Amadou Diawarasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Ebrima Darboesimilar↗ | Bari | 25 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Villagra
≈ 100% Rodrigo Villagra · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Villagra · low reliability
≈ 100% Rodrigo Villagra · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Rodrigo Villagra?
Statistically, Jesús Álvarez (Huesca) is the closest look-alike to Rodrigo Villagra — a 80/100 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 Villagra?
By Doppel's fit score, Jesús Álvarez (Huesca) is the closest profile to Rodrigo Villagra, with a 80/100 overall match. Silas Gnaka and Nicolas Schiavi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rodrigo Villagra?
Yes. Cyril Mandouki (Stade Lavallois) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rodrigo Villagra?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rodrigo Villagra'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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