Cheaper alternatives to Andrey Santos
CM/CDMChelsea · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndrey Santos's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Andrey Santos are Pepelu, Mikel Vesga, Abdoulaye Touré. Pepelu (Valencia) rates 81/100 as a match at about €7.3m, below Andrey Santos's ~€39m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Andrey Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 2 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 83 | 79 |
| 4 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 82 | 79 |
| 5 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 80 | 79 |
| 6 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 82 | 79 |
| 7 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 85 | 79 |
| 8 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 25 | €26m | 84 | 78 |
| 10 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €5.5m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 12 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Andrey Santos
≈ 100% Andrey Santos · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Andrey Santos · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Andrey Santos · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Andrey Santos?
Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 79/100 match to Andrey Santos.
Who is the best-value alternative to Andrey Santos?
Pepelu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €7.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Andrey Santos?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Andrey Santos's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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