Who should replace Óscar Rodríguez?
CM/CAMLeganés · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitÓscar Rodríguez's profile ↗
Óscar Rodríguez is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Leganés in La Liga, with 29 appearances, 1 goal, and 4 assists this season. For those searching for the best replacement for Rodríguez, Facundo Buonanotte (Elche, fit 88/100) and Edu Expósito (Espanyol, fit 85/100) offer strong tactical fits, while Nicola Zalewski (Atalanta, fit 84/100) also presents a viable option.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 94 | 88 |
| 4 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 94 | 82 |
| 5 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Matt O'Rileysimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €17m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Óscar Rodríguez
≈ 100% Óscar Rodríguez · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Óscar Rodríguez · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Óscar Rodríguez · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Óscar Rodríguez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Edu Expósito (Espanyol) does the closest job to Óscar Rodríguez, at 94/100 on profile. Nicola Zalewski and Facundo Buonanotte follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Óscar Rodríguez?
Yes — Edu Expósito (Espanyol) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €4.5m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Óscar Rodríguez?
Doppel learns Óscar Rodríguez's role profile from his 2024/25 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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