Who should replace Rodrigo Nestor?
CM/LWBahia · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Nestor's profile ↗
Rodrigo Nestor is a central midfielder and left winger for Bahia in the Brazilian Serie A. He has made 13 appearances in 2026, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists. The best replacements for Nestor include Bruno Zapelli from Athletico with a fit score of 87/100, and Edu Expósito from Espanyol, alongside Abderrahman Rebbach of Deportivo Alavés, both with fit scores of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Abderrahman Rebbachsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €17m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Williansimilar↗ | Grêmio | 38 | €400k | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 27 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €11m | 92 | 89 |
| 9 | Jesús Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Rodrigo Riquelmesimilar↗ | Real Betis | 26 | €4.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Mikey Johnstonsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 27 | €4.1m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Nestor
≈ 100% Rodrigo Nestor · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Nestor · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Nestor · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo Nestor?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Bruno Zapelli (Athletico) does the closest job to Rodrigo Nestor, at 94/100 on profile. Edu Expósito and Abderrahman Rebbach follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rodrigo Nestor?
Yes — Willian (Grêmio) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rodrigo Nestor?
Doppel learns Rodrigo Nestor's role profile from his 2026 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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