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, Kang-in Lee, Kevin Stöger. 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 September 2026.
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Rodrigo De Paul is a sophisticated deep-lying playmaker, showcasing elite vision and technical ability that positions him in the top 9% of his peers. With exceptional metrics in touches, accurate long balls, and final-third passes, he consistently orchestrates play and creates big chances. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only a handful of games over the last three seasons, allowing him to be a reliable force in Atlético Madrid's midfield.
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 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 4 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 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 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 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: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo De Paul · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
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. Kang-in Lee and Kevin Stöger are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rodrigo De Paul?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) 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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