Who should replace Ricardo Rodríguez?
LBReal Betis · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRicardo Rodríguez's profile ↗
Ricardo Rodríguez is a left-back for Real Betis in La Liga, with 23 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Rodríguez, Diego Sánchez of Sporting Gijón stands out with a fit score of 82/100, followed by Márton Dárdai from Hertha BSC at 79/100. These players offer a similar tactical profile, making them suitable alternatives for clubs looking to fill the left-back position.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Márton Dárdaisimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 24 | €2.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Imanol García de Albénizsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Mikkel Kirkeskovsimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 35 | €200k | 89 | 75 |
| 5 | Cristiano Banisimilar↗ | Mantova | 27 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Lukas Willensimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 23 | €600k | 88 | 75 |
| 7 | Yuri Ribeirosimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €800k | 88 | 74 |
| 8 | Julien Kouadiosimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 27 | €900k | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Marvelsimilar↗ | Leganés | 23 | €800k | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Stipe Vulikićsimilar↗ | Modena | 25 | €400k | 87 | 75 |
| 11 | Matteo Bianchettisimilar↗ | Cremonese | 33 | €900k | 87 | 74 |
| 12 | Alex Cochranesimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ricardo Rodríguez
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Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ricardo Rodríguez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Diego Sánchez (Sporting Gijón) does the closest job to Ricardo Rodríguez, at 92/100 on profile. Márton Dárdai and Imanol García de Albéniz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ricardo Rodríguez?
Yes — Mikkel Kirkeskov (Preußen Münster) plays a similar left back role at roughly €200k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ricardo Rodríguez?
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