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, Amad Diallo. 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 September 2026.
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Óscar Rodríguez is a creative attacking midfielder with a knack for generating goal-scoring opportunities, evident in his top-tier metrics for big chances created and shots per 90 minutes. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 36% of his positional peers, his durability is a standout feature, missing only three games in three seasons. While his finishing could use refinement, his ability to deliver accurate crosses and successful dribbles makes him a valuable playmaker in the final third.
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 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
* 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: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
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 Amad Diallo 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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