Cheaper alternatives to Santiago Hidalgo
RWCA Independiente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago Hidalgo's profile ↗
Santiago Hidalgo is a right winger for CA Independiente in the Argentine Liga Profesional, having made 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 6 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Hidalgo, consider Vinícius Lopes from Santa Clara, valued at €3m with a fit score of 80/100, or Daan Rots of FC Twente, valued at €5m with a fit score of 78/100. Additionally, Rober González and Maranhão both offer budget options, each valued at €1m and fitting well into similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vinícius Lopessimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.6m | 88 | 80 |
| 2 | Daan Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €4.7m | 85 | 79 |
| 3 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €600k | 87 | 78 |
| 4 | Maranhãosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.4m | 82 | 78 |
| 5 | Morgan Guilavoguisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 28 | €4.1m | 84 | 78 |
| 6 | Griffin Yowsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €2.2m | 84 | 78 |
| 7 | Gil Diassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 30 | €2.1m | 85 | 77 |
| 8 | Weslley Patatisimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 23 | €4.7m | 84 | 77 |
| 9 | Ayoub Oufkirsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €2.8m | 78 | 76 |
| 10 | Ibrahim Sadiqsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €2.1m | 79 | 76 |
| 11 | Lukas Petkovsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 26 | €3.2m | 81 | 76 |
| 12 | Noah Fatarsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 24 | €600k | 83 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santiago Hidalgo
≈ 100% Santiago Hidalgo · strong: Aerial duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Santiago Hidalgo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Santiago Hidalgo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Santiago Hidalgo?
Rober González (NEC Nijmegen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 78/100 match to Santiago Hidalgo.
Who is the best-value alternative to Santiago Hidalgo?
Vinícius Lopes offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €2.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Santiago Hidalgo?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right winger) by how closely they match Santiago Hidalgo'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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