Who should replace Manuel Rodríguez?
CMSporting Gijón · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel Rodríguez's profile ↗
Manuel Rodríguez is a central midfielder for Sporting Gijón in LaLiga 2, with 27 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Rodríguez, Ibai Aguirre (Real Sociedad B, fit 80/100) and Martin Hongla (Granada, fit 77/100) are notable options. Players similar to Rodríguez, like Moussa Sissoko (Watford, fit 77/100) and Victor Emanuel Halvorsen (Sarpsborg 08, fit 79/100), also provide tactical alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Honglasimilar↗ | Granada | 28 | €1.3m | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Moussa Sissokosimilar↗ | Watford | 37 | €200k | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Ibai Aguirresimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 19 | €900k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Victor Emanuel Halvorsensimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 22 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Tom Baacksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 27 | €600k | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Robert Wagnersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 23 | €2.7m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Davy Klaassensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 33 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Simon Sohmsimilar↗ | Venezia | 25 | €7.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Léandre Kuavitasimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 22 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 21 | €1.1m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel Rodríguez
≈ 100% Manuel Rodríguez · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Manuel Rodríguez · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Manuel Rodríguez · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manuel Rodríguez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Martin Hongla (Granada) does the closest job to Manuel Rodríguez, at 91/100 on profile. Moussa Sissoko and Ibai Aguirre follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Manuel Rodríguez?
Yes — Moussa Sissoko (Watford) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Manuel Rodríguez?
Doppel learns Manuel Rodríguez's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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