Nuno Santos alternatives
LMSporting CP · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNuno Santos's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Nuno Santos are Álvaro García, Edan Diop, Ryan Manning. Álvaro García (Rayo Vallecano) rates 85/100 as a match at about €1.5m, below Nuno Santos's ~€3.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Álvaro Garcíasimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 34 | €1.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 85 | 85 |
| 3 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 87 | 82 |
| 5 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 85 | 82 |
| 6 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 81 | 82 |
| 7 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 80 | 80 |
| 8 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 85 | 79 |
| 9 | Carles Aleñásimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.8m | 83 | 78 |
| 10 | Sergi Canóssimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 29 | €600k | 79 | 78 |
| 11 | Marius Bültersimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 33 | €1.9m | 81 | 77 |
| 12 | Ianis Stoicasimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 24 | €1.5m | 74 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nuno Santos
≈ 100% Nuno Santos · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nuno Santos · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nuno Santos · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nuno Santos?
Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 82/100 match to Nuno Santos.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nuno Santos?
Álvaro García offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nuno Santos?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left midfielder) by how closely they match Nuno 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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