Cheaper alternatives to Andrey Santos
CM/CDMChelsea · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndrey Santos's profile ↗
Andrey Santos is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Chelsea in the Premier League, with 27 appearances and 1 goal this season. Players similar to Santos include Pepelu from Valencia, with a fit score of 82 and a market value of €7m, and Mikel Vesga from Athletic Club, also fitting well at 82 but valued at just €1m, making them both viable cheaper alternatives to Santos.
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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 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 84 | 81 |
| 6 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 85 | 81 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 83 | 81 |
| 8 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 84 | 81 |
* 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 (Darmstadt 98) 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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