Who should replace Nathan Rodes?
CDM/CMFCV Dender · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathan Rodes's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Nathan Rodes, the best-fitting defensive midfielders are Gabriel Moscardo, Matheus Dias, Ibrahim Karamoko. Gabriel Moscardo (Sporting Braga) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jaden Heskey at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nathan Rodes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriel Moscardosimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €7.5m | 95 | 75 |
| 2 | Matheus Diassimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 24 | €1.6m | 94 | 75 |
| 3 | Ibrahim Karamokosimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 25 | €2.9m | 93 | 76 |
| 4 | Erlend Segbergsimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €400k | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 92 | 77 |
| 6 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 92 | 76 |
| 7 | Jaden Heskeysimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €300k | 91 | 75 |
| 8 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Ousmane Diakitésimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 90 | 76 |
| 11 | Giannis Papanikolaousimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €1.2m | 90 | 74 |
| 12 | Jesper Isaksensimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 27 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathan Rodes
≈ 100% Nathan Rodes · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nathan Rodes · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Nathan Rodes · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nathan Rodes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gabriel Moscardo (Sporting Braga) does the closest job to Nathan Rodes, at 95/100 on profile. Matheus Dias and Ibrahim Karamoko follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nathan Rodes?
Yes — Jaden Heskey (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nathan Rodes?
Doppel learns Nathan Rodes'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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