Players like Guido Rodríguez
CM/CDMValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGuido Rodríguez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Guido Rodríguez are Mikel Merino, Pape Gueye, Matías Vecino. Doppel rates Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad) a 81/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matías Vecino scores 83/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Guido Rodríguez is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, ranking in the top 5% among his peers. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him in the top 14%, he showcases a strong ability to win duels and deliver accurate long balls, making him a reliable presence in both defense and transition. While his playmaking metrics are less pronounced, his durability—missing only 15 games in three seasons—underscores his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls, Duels won. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Guido Rodríguez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €26m | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Frank Anguissasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 31 | €15m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Guido Rodríguez
≈ 100% Guido Rodríguez · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Guido Rodríguez · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Guido Rodríguez · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Guido Rodríguez?
By Doppel's fit score, Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad) is the closest profile to Guido Rodríguez, with a 81/100 overall match. Pape Gueye and Matías Vecino are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Guido Rodríguez?
Yes. Matías Vecino (Lazio) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Guido Rodríguez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Guido Rodríguez's 2025/26 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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