Cheaper alternatives to Baptiste Santamaria
CM/CDMValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBaptiste Santamaria's profile ↗
Baptiste Santamaria is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Valencia in La Liga, with 19 appearances, 1 goal, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Santamaria, players like Kevin Sessa from 1. FC Heidenheim, valued at €1m with a fit score of 82/100, and Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, valued at €1m with a fit score of 80/100, could be suitable options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 84 | 82 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 76 | 81 |
| 3 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 86 | 80 |
| 4 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 82 | 80 |
| 5 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 81 | 80 |
| 7 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 83 | 79 |
| 9 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 80 | 79 |
| 10 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 80 | 79 |
| 11 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 79 | 79 |
| 12 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Baptiste Santamaria
≈ 100% Baptiste Santamaria · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Baptiste Santamaria · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Baptiste Santamaria · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Baptiste Santamaria?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 82/100 match to Baptiste Santamaria.
Who is the best-value alternative to Baptiste Santamaria?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Baptiste Santamaria?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Baptiste Santamaria's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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