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 Kevin Stöger, İlkay Gündoğan, Harvey Elliott. Doppel rates Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) a 87/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 87/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Rodrigo De Paul
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €21m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 34 | €3.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 86 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo De Paul
≈ 100% Rodrigo De Paul · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Rodrigo De Paul · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo De Paul?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is the closest profile to Rodrigo De Paul, with a 87/100 overall match. İlkay Gündoğan and Harvey Elliott 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 87/100 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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