Andrey Santos alternatives
CM/CDMManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndrey Santos's profile ↗
Andrey Santos is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Manchester United in the Premier League, with 27 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Santos, Pepelu from Valencia offers a similar role at a market value of €7m, while Mikel Vesga of Athletic Club is an even more budget-friendly option at €1m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 2 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 86 | 82 |
| 4 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 84 | 81 |
| 7 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 83 | 81 |
| 9 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 84 | 81 |
| 12 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 33 | €4.3m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Andrey Santos
≈ 100% Andrey Santos · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Andrey Santos · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Andrey Santos · strong: Aerial duels won, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Andrey Santos?
Marvin Mehlem (Arminia Bielefeld) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 81/100 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 82/100 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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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