Cheaper alternatives to Pedro Santos
CM/CDMFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPedro Santos's profile ↗
Pedro Santos is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Arouca in the Primeira Liga, with 16 appearances and 797 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Pedro Santos, notable options include Alejandro Meléndez from Albacete Balompié with a fit score of 79/100, and Luca Fiordilino from Feralpisalò, also at 78/100. Both players offer similar roles at a lower market value.
12 cheaper alternatives to Pedro Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Luca Fiordilinosimilar↗ | Feralpisalò | 30 | €300k | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Jacopo Petriccionesimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 31 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Jonathan Svedbergsimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 27 | €200k | 85 | 78 |
| 5 | Cristiano Banisimilar↗ | Mantova | 27 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Daniel Asksimilar↗ | Östers IF | 28 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Owen Parker-Pricesimilar↗ | Örgryte IS | 28 | €500k | 92 | 77 |
| 8 | Federico Casolarisimilar↗ | Cittadella | 23 | €300k | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Jimmy Suárezsimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 30 | €300k | 91 | 77 |
| 10 | Harun Ibrahimsimilar↗ | GAIS | 23 | €400k | 82 | 77 |
| 11 | Philippe Rommenssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 29 | €500k | 79 | 76 |
| 12 | Manu Molinasimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 35 | €100k | 91 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pedro Santos
≈ 100% Pedro Santos · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Pedro Santos · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Pedro Santos · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pedro Santos?
Jonathan Svedberg (Halmstads BK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 78/100 match to Pedro Santos.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pedro Santos?
Alejandro Meléndez offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €400k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Pedro Santos?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Pedro 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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