What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Joe Rodon?

Rodon clears more danger than Gvardiol — 41% more. 20 tackles won in 35 games. €12M. You decide. Compared with Josko Gvardiol (€12.0M vs anchor). Standout: Aerials Won (Top 5% among Premier League peers). Concern: Tackles Won (Bottom 23%).

How does Joe Rodon compare to Josko Gvardiol ?

Joe Rodon clearances vs Josko Gvardiol (185 clearances in 35 games), but tackles won (20 tackles won in 35 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Joe Rodon's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Aerials Won (Top 5% among Premier League peers). Weakness: Tackles Won (Bottom 23%). Percentiles vs Premier League Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Joe Rodon?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Josko Gvardiol . See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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Leeds United· 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

AI Verdict: Joe Rodon

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Ball-Playing CBAerial

1.13Tkl/90

0.30KP/90

Based on 2,953 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

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Rodon clears more danger than Gvardiol — 41% more.

vs Josko Gvardiol · Premier League · Same playing style · €12.0M

Rodon wins on

Clearances

5.64/90 · 185 clearances in 35 games

Rodon loses on

Tackles Won

0.62/90 · Bottom 23% · 20 tackles won in 35 games

Based on 2,953 min (35 apps) vs anchor 1,374 min · 300 peers in Premier League DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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5.64/90

Rodon

Clearances

RT edge

4.00/90

Gvardiol

0.62/90

Bottom 23%

Rodon

Tackles Won

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0.90/90

45th pct

Gvardiol

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vs Premier League Defenders

Aerials Won

5.09/90Top 5%

Tackles Won

0.62/90Bottom 23%

Goals

0.09/90Top 16%

Ball Recoveries

2.60/90Bottom 24%

Dribbled Past

0.22/90Top 24%

Percentile rank among Premier League defenders (n=669) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success).

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