Players like Rodrigo Villagra
CM/CDMRiver Plate · 2020/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Villagra's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rodrigo Villagra are Kreshnik Krasniqi, Kaare Barslund, Mathis Servais. Doppel rates Kreshnik Krasniqi (Strømsgodset) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Muammer Sarıkaya scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Rodrigo Villagra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kreshnik Krasniqisimilar↗ | Strømsgodset | 26 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 84 | 79 |
| 4 | Daniel Asksimilar↗ | Östers IF | 28 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 82 | 79 |
| 6 | Leandro Bacunasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €300k | 81 | 78 |
| 7 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | Matteo Pessinasimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €4.8m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 73 | 78 |
| 10 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 81 | 78 |
| 11 | Victor Emanuel Halvorsensimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 22 | €800k | 81 | 78 |
| 12 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €600k | 80 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Villagra
≈ 100% Rodrigo Villagra · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Villagra · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Villagra · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo Villagra?
By Doppel's fit score, Kreshnik Krasniqi (Strømsgodset) is the closest profile to Rodrigo Villagra, with a 81/100 overall match. Kaare Barslund and Mathis Servais are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rodrigo Villagra?
Yes. Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rodrigo Villagra?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rodrigo Villagra's 2020/26 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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