Cheaper alternatives to Santiago Castañeda
CM/CDMSC Paderborn 07 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago Castañeda's profile ↗
Santiago Castañeda is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for SC Paderborn 07 in the German 2. Bundesliga, with 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Castañeda, players like Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, valued at €1m with a fit score of 81/100, and Gustavo Assunção from AVS - Futebol SAD, also valued at €1m with a fit score of 81/100, are notable options.
12 cheaper alternatives to Santiago Castañeda
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 77 | 81 |
| 3 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 81 | 81 |
| 5 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Omri Gandelmansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.8m | 83 | 80 |
| 8 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 94 | 80 |
| 9 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 10 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Ousmane Diakitésimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €1.3m | 95 | 80 |
| 12 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santiago Castañeda
≈ 100% Santiago Castañeda · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Santiago Castañeda · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Santiago Castañeda · medium reliability
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Santiago Castañeda?
Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 80/100 match to Santiago Castañeda.
Who is the best-value alternative to Santiago Castañeda?
Novatus Miroshi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €4.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Santiago Castañeda?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Santiago Castañeda'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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