Who should replace Rodrigo Alonso?
CMMoreirense · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Alonso's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Rodrigo Alonso, the best-fitting central midfielders are Grischa Prömel, Davy Klaassen, Luuk Brouwers. Grischa Prömel (TSG Hoffenheim) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Luuk Brouwers at about €1.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Rodrigo Alonso
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grischa Prömelsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 31 | €3.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Davy Klaassensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 33 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Luuk Brouwerssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 28 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Igor Gomessimilar↗ | Atlético Mineiro | 27 | €2.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Donny van de Beeksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 29 | €1.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Habib Diarrasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €37m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Damián Bobadillasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 25 | €6.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Victor Froholdtsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 20 | €46m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Davide Frattesisimilar↗ | Inter | 27 | €20m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Alberto Reinasimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 29 | €1.8m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Alonso
≈ 100% Rodrigo Alonso · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Alonso · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Rodrigo Alonso · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo Alonso?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Grischa Prömel (TSG Hoffenheim) does the closest job to Rodrigo Alonso, at 92/100 on profile. Davy Klaassen and Luuk Brouwers follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rodrigo Alonso?
Yes — Luuk Brouwers (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.4m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rodrigo Alonso?
Doppel learns Rodrigo Alonso's role profile from his 2025/26 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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