Players like Óscar Rodríguez
CM/CAMLeganés · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitÓscar Rodríguez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Óscar Rodríguez are Edu Expósito, Nicola Zalewski, Facundo Buonanotte. Doppel rates Edu Expósito (Espanyol) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Teji Savanier scores 85/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Óscar Rodríguez is a creative attacking midfielder with a knack for generating scoring opportunities, evident in his elite rankings for big chances created and shots per 90. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 36% of his peers, his ability to deliver accurate crosses and successful dribbles showcases his playmaking prowess. With remarkable durability—missing just three games in the last three seasons—Rodríguez remains a reliable asset in any attacking setup.
Strengths: Big chances created, Shots, Accurate crosses. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Óscar Rodríguez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 94 | 88 |
| 4 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Nantes | 36 | €1.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Óscar Rodríguez
≈ 100% Óscar Rodríguez · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Óscar Rodríguez · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Óscar Rodríguez · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Óscar Rodríguez?
Statistically, Edu Expósito (Espanyol) is the closest look-alike to Óscar Rodríguez — a 85/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Óscar Rodríguez?
By Doppel's fit score, Edu Expósito (Espanyol) is the closest profile to Óscar Rodríguez, with a 85/100 overall match. Nicola Zalewski and Facundo Buonanotte are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Óscar Rodríguez?
Yes. Teji Savanier (Montpellier) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Óscar Rodríguez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Óscar Rodríguez'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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