Baptiste Santamaria alternatives
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. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Santamaria, Kevin Sessa of Hertha BSC and Noah Naujoks from Excelsior are notable options, both valued at €1m and fitting well with scores of 82/100 and 81/100, respectively. Additionally, Matúš Bero of VfL Bochum also presents a budget option at €1m, with a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 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↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 82 | 80 |
| 5 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 81 | 80 |
| 7 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 84 | 80 |
| 9 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 80 | 79 |
| 10 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 83 | 79 |
| 11 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 80 | 79 |
| 12 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 79 | 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, xG + xA /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 (Hertha BSC) 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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