Who should replace Gonçalo Rodrigues?
CM/CDMRio Ave · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonçalo Rodrigues's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Gonçalo Rodrigues, the best-fitting central midfielders are Serginho, Nuno Santos, Morgan Sanson. Serginho (Santa Clara) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Florent Mollet at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Gonçalo Rodrigues
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Morgan Sansonsimilar↗ | Nice | 32 | €3.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Florent Molletsimilar↗ | Nantes | 35 | €300k | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Carlinhossimilar↗ | Portimonense SAD | 32 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 88 |
| 7 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 23 | €300k | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Gonzalo Maronisimilar↗ | Tigre | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Morlaye Syllasimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 28 | €1.9m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Gonçalo Rodrigues · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /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 — Florent Mollet (Nantes) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 85/100 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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