Who should replace Rodrigo Herrera?
CM/CDMNewell's Old Boys · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Herrera's profile ↗
Rodrigo Herrera is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Newell's Old Boys in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 14 appearances in the 2026 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Herrera, Nolan Binet from US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale, with a fit score of 82/100, stands out as a strong option, alongside Selvi Clúa from Mirandés, who has a fit score of 80/100.
Best replacements for Rodrigo Herrera
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Binetsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 22 | €1.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Jaden Heskeysimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €300k | 92 | 75 |
| 3 | Selvi Clúasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Jordan Mendes Correiasimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 22 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Selu Diallosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Thiago Helguerasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 20 | €3.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Herrera
≈ 100% Rodrigo Herrera · low reliability
≈ 100% Rodrigo Herrera · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Herrera · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo Herrera?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nolan Binet (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) does the closest job to Rodrigo Herrera, at 92/100 on profile. Jaden Heskey and Selvi Clúa follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rodrigo Herrera?
Yes — Jaden Heskey (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rodrigo Herrera?
Doppel learns Rodrigo Herrera'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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