Players like Nathan Rodes
CDM/CMFCV Dender · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathan Rodes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nathan Rodes are Adam Carlén, Pascal Klemens, Maxence Carlier. Doppel rates Adam Carlén (IFK Göteborg) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Adam Carlén scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nathan Rodes is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and strong presence in the defensive third. With a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 35% of his positional peers, he excels in winning aerial duels and making clearances, showcasing his reliability in breaking up opposition attacks. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his consistency and reliability on the pitch. While he may not be a playmaker, his finishing ability adds a surprising edge to his game.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nathan Rodes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Maxence Carliersimilar↗ | Nancy | 29 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Selvi Clúasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €300k | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathan Rodes
≈ 100% Nathan Rodes · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nathan Rodes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nathan Rodes · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nathan Rodes?
By Doppel's fit score, Adam Carlén (IFK Göteborg) is the closest profile to Nathan Rodes, with a 79/100 overall match. Pascal Klemens and Maxence Carlier are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nathan Rodes?
Yes. Adam Carlén (IFK Göteborg) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nathan Rodes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nathan Rodes's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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