Who should replace Damián Rodríguez?
CM/CDMCádiz · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDamián Rodríguez's profile ↗
Damián Rodríguez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Cádiz in LaLiga 2, with 20 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Rodríguez, Christian Eriksen of VfL Wolfsburg, with a fit score of 85/100, stands out as a top tactical alternative. Additionally, Aleix Garrido from Eibar, rated at 82/100, and Tommy Doyle of Birmingham City, with a fit score of 80/100, also present viable options who can replace Rodríguez effectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleix Garridosimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €1.1m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Tommy Doylesimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 25 | €6.7m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Carlos Dotorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 25 | €1.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Umut Tohumcusimilar↗ | Red Bull Salzburg | 22 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Joe Hodgesimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €700k | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Daniel Johnsonsimilar↗ | Fatih Karagümrük | 34 | €300k | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Jacob Wrightsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 21 | €3.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Eljif Elmassimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €13m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Damián Rodríguez
≈ 100% Damián Rodríguez · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Damián Rodríguez · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Damián Rodríguez · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Damián Rodríguez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Aleix Garrido (Eibar) does the closest job to Damián Rodríguez, at 94/100 on profile. Tommy Doyle and Carlos Dotor follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Damián Rodríguez?
Yes — Daniel Johnson (Fatih Karagümrük) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Damián Rodríguez?
Doppel learns Damián Rodríguez's role profile from his 2025/26 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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