Players like Rodrigo De Paul
CMAtlético Madrid · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo De Paul's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rodrigo De Paul are Pablo Fornals, Harvey Elliott, Giovani Lo Celso. Doppel rates Pablo Fornals (Real Betis) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 88/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Rodrigo De Paul is a dynamic central midfielder with exceptional playmaking abilities, excelling in creating chances and delivering precise long balls. His top-tier Sofascore rating highlights him as one of the elite in his position, while his impressive metrics in touches and final-third passes showcase his influence on the game. With only a few games missed over the past three seasons, De Paul is a durable asset, consistently contributing to Atlético Madrid's midfield with creativity and vision.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rodrigo De Paul
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €8.4m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 5 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 94 | 86 |
| 10 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 93 | 87 |
| 11 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €24m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo De Paul
≈ 100% Rodrigo De Paul · strong: Key passes, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo De Paul · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo De Paul · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Rodrigo De Paul?
Statistically, Pablo Fornals (Real Betis) is the closest look-alike to Rodrigo De Paul — a 85/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo De Paul?
By Doppel's fit score, Pablo Fornals (Real Betis) is the closest profile to Rodrigo De Paul, with a 85/100 overall match. Harvey Elliott and Giovani Lo Celso are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rodrigo De Paul?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (Borussia M'gladbach) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 88/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rodrigo De Paul?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rodrigo De Paul'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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