Who should replace Rodri?
CDM/CMManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Rodri, the best-fitting defensive midfielders are Elliot Anderson, João Neves, Wouter Burger. Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ander Herrera at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Rodri
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elliot Anderson | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €68m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | João Neves | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €148m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Wouter Burger | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | James Garner | Everton | 24 | €48m | 89 | 76 |
| 5 | Éderson | Atalanta | 25 | €43m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Mikel Merino | Real Sociedad | 27 | €26m | 89 | 76 |
| 7 | Declan Rice | Arsenal | 24 | €114m | 88 | 76 |
| 8 | Ander Herrera | Athletic Club | 34 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Leon Goretzka | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Casemiro | Manchester United | 33 | €5.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Ross Barkley | Luton Town | 30 | €3.6m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Jefferson Lerma | Crystal Palace | 29 | €5.5m | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodri
≈ 100% Rodri · strong: Duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Rodri · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Touches /90
≈ 100% Rodri · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodri?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) does the closest job to Rodri, at 91/100 on profile. João Neves and Wouter Burger follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rodri?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rodri?
Doppel learns Rodri's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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