Players like Alan Rodríguez
LBRosario Central · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlan Rodríguez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alan Rodríguez are Lucas Alcazar, Greg Leigh, Alexander Rossipal. Doppel rates Lucas Alcazar (CD Castellón) a 79/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Greg Leigh scores 78/100 at about €100k. Data as of August 2026.
About Alan Rodríguez
Alan Rodríguez is a dynamic left-back known for his aerial prowess and unexpected goal-scoring ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 49% of his positional peers, he stands out for winning aerial duels (top 1%) and contributing to the attack with impressive finishing (top 8%). His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence on the pitch. While his defensive metrics could improve, his offensive contributions make him a valuable asset for any team.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alan Rodríguez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Alcazarsimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 24 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
| 2 | Greg Leighsimilar↗ | Oxford United | 32 | €100k | 87 | 78 |
| 3 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Orest Lebedenkosimilar↗ | Vizela | 28 | €600k | 86 | 78 |
| 6 | Wendellsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 33 | €1.6m | 85 | 79 |
| 7 | Cuiabanosimilar↗ | Botafogo | 23 | €10m | 84 | 79 |
| 8 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 83 | 81 |
| 9 | Gianluca Frabottasimilar↗ | Cesena | 27 | €1.5m | 83 | 79 |
| 10 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 83 | 79 |
| 11 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 83 | 81 |
| 12 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 82 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alan Rodríguez
≈ 100% Alan Rodríguez · low reliability
≈ 100% Alan Rodríguez · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Alan Rodríguez · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alan Rodríguez?
By Doppel's fit score, Lucas Alcazar (CD Castellón) is the closest profile to Alan Rodríguez, with a 79/100 overall match. Greg Leigh and Alexander Rossipal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alan Rodríguez?
Yes. Greg Leigh (Oxford United) plays a similar left back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alan Rodríguez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alan Rodríguez's 2024 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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