Players like Oliver Rathbone
CM/CAMWrexham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOliver Rathbone's profile ↗
The players most similar to Oliver Rathbone are Neil El Aynaoui, Rolando Mandragora, Jens Stage. Doppel rates Neil El Aynaoui (RC Lens) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matías Vecino scores 81/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of July 2026.
About Oliver Rathbone
Oliver Rathbone is a tenacious central midfielder, excelling in defensive contributions with strong tackling and interception metrics that place him in the top 23% of his peers. While he’s reliable and durable, having missed only a few games over three seasons, his overall performance sits in the bottom 27% of his positional cohort. Rathbone's ability to deliver accurate crosses adds value, but his creative output in the final third remains an area needing improvement.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Oliver Rathbone
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 29 | €8.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Lilian Egloffsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 24 | €1.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Adrian Becksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 29 | €1.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Oliver Rathbone
≈ 100% Oliver Rathbone · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Oliver Rathbone · strong: Shots, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Oliver Rathbone · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Oliver Rathbone?
By Doppel's fit score, Neil El Aynaoui (RC Lens) is the closest profile to Oliver Rathbone, with a 81/100 overall match. Rolando Mandragora and Jens Stage are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Oliver Rathbone?
Yes. Matías Vecino (Lazio) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Oliver Rathbone?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Oliver Rathbone's 2025/26 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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