Who should replace Rodrigo Ely?
CBAlmería · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Ely's profile ↗
Rodrigo Ely is a centre-back for Almería in LaLiga 2, having made 12 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Ely, Fabio Gruber from 1. FSV Mainz 05 stands out with a fit score of 82/100, while Lucas Noubi of Deportivo de A Coruña offers a solid alternative with a fit score of 80/100. Both players demonstrate a tactical fit that aligns well with Ely's role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Grubersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €2.9m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Lucas Noubisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 21 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | César Tárregasimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.3m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Ruairi McConvillesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 21 | €3.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Hélitonsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Ely
≈ 100% Rodrigo Ely · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Ely · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Ely · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo Ely?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Fabio Gruber (1. FSV Mainz 05) does the closest job to Rodrigo Ely, at 93/100 on profile. Lucas Noubi and César Tárrega follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rodrigo Ely?
Yes — Xavi Sintes (Córdoba) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rodrigo Ely?
Doppel learns Rodrigo Ely's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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