Santiago Castro alternatives
STAS Roma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago Castro's profile ↗
Santiago Castro is a striker for AS Roma in Italy's Serie A, having made 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 7 goals and providing 2 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Castro, Victor Okoh Boniface of SV Werder Bremen and Tolu Arokodare from AFC Ajax both offer similar roles with fit scores of 83/100, valued at €6m and €18m respectively. Additionally, Edin Džeko and Álvaro Rodriguez present budget options, valued at €1m and €9m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €5.5m | 86 | 83 |
| 2 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 26 | €18m | 86 | 83 |
| 3 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 40 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Kaj Sierhuissimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 28 | €1.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Nicolò Tresoldisimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 22 | €27m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Jesús Ramírezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €5.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €700k | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 83 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santiago Castro
≈ 100% Santiago Castro · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Santiago Castro · strong: Aerial duels won %, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Santiago Castro · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Santiago Castro?
Edin Džeko (FC Schalke 04) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 82/100 match to Santiago Castro.
Who is the best-value alternative to Santiago Castro?
Victor Okoh Boniface offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €5.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Santiago Castro?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Santiago Castro'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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