Who should replace Javi Rodríguez?
RB/CBCelta Vigo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavi Rodríguez's profile ↗
Javi Rodríguez is a right-back/centre-back for Celta Vigo in La Liga, with 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Rodríguez, Oliver Braude from SC Heerenveen stands out with a fit score of 86/100, followed closely by Arnau Martínez of Girona FC at 84/100. Both players excel in similar roles, making them suitable alternatives for teams looking to fill Rodríguez's position effectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florian Grillitschsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 31 | €2.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 23 | €11m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Luke Aylingsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 35 | €400k | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 88 | 87 |
| 5 | Bart van Rooijsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €9.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Arkadiusz Pyrkasimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 24 | €3.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Kellen Fishersimilar↗ | Norwich City | 22 | €2.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Carlens Arcussimilar↗ | Vitesse | 30 | €1.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Amir Murillosimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €6.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Ali Maamarsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 21 | €2.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Harry Clarkesimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javi Rodríguez
≈ 100% Javi Rodríguez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Javi Rodríguez · strong: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Javi Rodríguez · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javi Rodríguez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Florian Grillitsch (TSG Hoffenheim) does the closest job to Javi Rodríguez, at 90/100 on profile. Arnau Martínez and Luke Ayling follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Javi Rodríguez?
Yes — Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) plays a similar right back role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Javi Rodríguez?
Doppel learns Javi Rodríguez's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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