Who should replace Gonçalo Rodrigues?
CM/CDMRio Ave · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonçalo Rodrigues's profile ↗
Gonçalo Rodrigues is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga, with 15 appearances this season. Players who can replace Gonçalo Rodrigues include Nuno Santos from Vitória SC, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Serginho from Santa Clara, with a fit score of 86/100. Both offer a strong tactical fit, making them suitable alternatives for his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Morgan Sansonsimilar↗ | Nice | 32 | €3.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Gonzalo Maronisimilar↗ | Tigre | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Kees Smitsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €24m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Aimar Orozsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 25 | €6.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonçalo Rodrigues
≈ 100% Gonçalo Rodrigues · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gonçalo Rodrigues · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gonçalo Rodrigues · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gonçalo Rodrigues?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Serginho (Santa Clara) does the closest job to Gonçalo Rodrigues, at 94/100 on profile. Nuno Santos and Morgan Sanson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gonçalo Rodrigues?
Yes — Gonzalo Maroni (Tigre) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gonçalo Rodrigues?
Doppel learns Gonçalo Rodrigues's role profile from his 2023/24 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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