Who should replace Rodrigo Villagra?
CM/CDMRiver Plate · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Villagra's profile ↗
Rodrigo Villagra is a central midfielder and defensive midfielder for River Plate in the Argentine Liga Profesional. For those seeking the best replacement for Villagra, Jesús Álvarez of Huesca offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 80/100, while Silas Gnaka from 1. FC Magdeburg and Nicolas Schiavi of Carrarese both provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 78/100.
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| # | 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↗ | Stade Lavallois | 35 | €200k | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Iván Morantesimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Leon Jensensimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 29 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Bichosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 30 | €300k | 89 | 76 |
| 9 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Cristiano Banisimilar↗ | Mantova | 27 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Amadou Diawarasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 (Stade Lavallois) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rodrigo Villagra?
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