Cheaper alternatives to Baptiste Santamaria
CM/CDMValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBaptiste Santamaria's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Baptiste Santamaria are Kevin Sessa, Abdoulaye Touré, Matías Vecino. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 78/100 as a match at about €800k, below Baptiste Santamaria's ~€2.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Baptiste Santamaria
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 78 | 78 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 80 | 76 |
| 3 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 82 | 76 |
| 4 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 75 | 76 |
| 5 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 80 | 75 |
| 6 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €1.4m | 76 | 75 |
| 7 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 78 | 75 |
| 8 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 76 | 75 |
| 9 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 83 | 74 |
| 10 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 86 | 74 |
| 11 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 28 | €1.7m | 84 | 74 |
| 12 | Fredrik Jensensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €1.9m | 78 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Baptiste Santamaria · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /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 78/100 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 78/100 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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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