Who should replace Rodrigo Villagra?
CM/CDMRiver Plate · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Villagra's profile ↗
Rodrigo Villagra is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for River Plate in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 15 appearances and 1223 minutes played in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Villagra, Jesús Álvarez from Huesca stands out with a fit score of 80/100, while Silas Gnaka from 1. FC Magdeburg and Nicolas Schiavi from Carrarese both offer a tactical fit of 78/100.
Best replacements for Rodrigo Villagra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Silas Gnakasimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 28 | €900k | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Cyril Mandoukisimilar↗ | Paris FC | 35 | €200k | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Iván Morantesimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Leon Jensensimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 29 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Bichosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 30 | €300k | 89 | 76 |
| 9 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Cristiano Banisimilar↗ | Mantova | 27 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Amadou Diawarasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Villagra
≈ 100% Rodrigo Villagra · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Villagra · low reliability
≈ 100% Rodrigo Villagra · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo Villagra?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jesús Álvarez (Huesca) does the closest job to Rodrigo Villagra, at 93/100 on profile. Silas Gnaka and Nicolas Schiavi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rodrigo Villagra?
Yes — Cyril Mandouki (Paris FC) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rodrigo Villagra?
Doppel learns Rodrigo Villagra'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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