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 (Arsenal) 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 October 2026.
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Guido Rodríguez is a robust defensive midfielder with a knack for breaking up play and dictating the tempo from deep. His elite tackling and interception stats highlight his ability to dominate defensive duels, while his accuracy with long balls showcases his capability to transition quickly into attack. With a Sofascore rating in the top 20% of his peers, he’s a reliable presence on the pitch, missing only a few games over the last three seasons, making him a vital asset for Valencia.
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↗ | Arsenal | 30 | €26m | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €39m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Frank Anguissasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 31 | €15m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 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 closest look-alike to Guido Rodríguez?
Statistically, Mikel Merino (Arsenal) is the closest look-alike to Guido Rodríguez — a 81/100 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 Guido Rodríguez?
By Doppel's fit score, Mikel Merino (Arsenal) 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 (No team) 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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