Players like Rodrigo Aliendro
CM/CDMVélez Sarsfield · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Aliendro's profile ↗
Rodrigo Aliendro is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Vélez Sarsfield in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 18 appearances and 872 minutes played in 2026. Players similar to Aliendro include Daniel Requena from Córdoba, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Anouar El Azzouzi of PEC Zwolle, with a fit score of 77/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Rodrigo Aliendro
Rodrigo Aliendro is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, placing him in the top 13% of his peers. At 35, he remains a reliable presence on the pitch, with only a handful of games missed over the past three seasons. While his attacking contributions are limited, his ability to dominate duels and maintain defensive solidity makes him a valuable asset in breaking up opposition play and shielding the backline.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rodrigo Aliendro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Lecco | 23 | €1.3m | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 23 | €7.6m | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 88 | 76 |
| 8 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Balthazar Pierretsimilar↗ | Quevilly - Rouen Métropole | 26 | €1.5m | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Aliendro
≈ 100% Rodrigo Aliendro · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Rodrigo Aliendro · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Aliendro · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo Aliendro?
By Doppel's fit score, Daniel Requena (Córdoba) is the closest profile to Rodrigo Aliendro, with a 82/100 overall match. Anouar El Azzouzi and Luka Hyryläinen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rodrigo Aliendro?
Yes. Jocelyn Janneh (Bastia) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rodrigo Aliendro?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rodrigo Aliendro's 2026 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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