Who should replace Rafael Rodrigues?
LBAVS - Futebol SAD · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafael Rodrigues's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Rafael Rodrigues, the best-fitting left backs are Lucas Mincarelli, Orest Lebedenko, Mathias de Ritis. Lucas Mincarelli (Montpellier) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Wouter Prins at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Rafael Rodrigues
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Mincarellisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Orest Lebedenkosimilar↗ | Vizela | 28 | €600k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Mathias de Ritissimilar↗ | Banfield | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 76 |
| 4 | Sam McCallumsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €1.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Cuiabanosimilar↗ | Botafogo | 23 | €10m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Dennis Cirkinsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €5.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Wouter Prinssimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Harry Amasssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 19 | €7.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Rubenssimilar↗ | Atlético Mineiro | 25 | €7.7m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Nuno Sequeirasimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 36 | €100k | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Marcus Baggesensimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 23 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafael Rodrigues
≈ 100% Rafael Rodrigues · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rafael Rodrigues · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Rafael Rodrigues · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rafael Rodrigues?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lucas Mincarelli (Montpellier) does the closest job to Rafael Rodrigues, at 93/100 on profile. Orest Lebedenko and Mathias de Ritis follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rafael Rodrigues?
Yes — Wouter Prins (FC Groningen) plays a similar left back role at roughly €500k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rafael Rodrigues?
Doppel learns Rafael Rodrigues's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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