Players like Damián Rodríguez
CM/CDMCádiz · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDamián Rodríguez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Damián Rodríguez are Aleix Garrido, Carlos Dotor, Christian Eriksen. Doppel rates Aleix Garrido (Eibar) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daniel Johnson scores 81/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Damián Rodríguez is a deep-lying playmaker, showcasing his ability to dictate tempo and control possession with impressive touches per 90, ranking in the top 24% of his positional peers. Despite his lower performance in duels, his durability stands out, having missed no games in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability in midfield. While he may need to enhance his physical presence, his passing range and composure make him a valuable asset in building play from deep.
Strengths: Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Damián Rodríguez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleix Garridosimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €1.1m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Carlos Dotorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 25 | €1.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Umut Tohumcusimilar↗ | Red Bull Salzburg | 22 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Daniel Johnsonsimilar↗ | Fatih Karagümrük | 34 | €300k | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Luke Cundlesimilar↗ | Millwall | 24 | €2.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €11m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Damián Rodríguez
≈ 100% Damián Rodríguez · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Damián Rodríguez · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Damián Rodríguez · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Damián Rodríguez?
Statistically, Aleix Garrido (Eibar) is the closest look-alike to Damián Rodríguez — a 82/100 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 Damián Rodríguez?
By Doppel's fit score, Aleix Garrido (Eibar) is the closest profile to Damián Rodríguez, with a 82/100 overall match. Carlos Dotor and Christian Eriksen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Damián Rodríguez?
Yes. Daniel Johnson (Fatih Karagümrük) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Damián Rodríguez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Damián Rodríguez'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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