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, consider Alejandro Meléndez from Albacete Balompié, who has a fit score of 79/100, or Assane Dioussé from Auxerre, with a fit score of 77/100, both valued at €0m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Assane Dioussésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 29 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | US Concarneau | 26 | €300k | 86 | 77 |
| 4 | Cristiano Banisimilar↗ | Mantova | 27 | €500k | 87 | 76 |
| 5 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 83 | 75 |
| 6 | Florian Tardieusimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 34 | €400k | 89 | 75 |
| 7 | Jacopo Petriccionesimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 31 | €500k | 86 | 75 |
| 8 | João Moutinhosimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 40 | €500k | 83 | 75 |
| 9 | José Ángel Juradosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 34 | €200k | 88 | 75 |
| 10 | Ahmad Benalisimilar↗ | Bari | 34 | €300k | 89 | 75 |
| 11 | Johan Gastiensimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 38 | €300k* | 93 | 75 |
| 12 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 86 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pedro Santos
≈ 100% Pedro Santos · low reliability
≈ 100% Pedro Santos · strong: Accurate long balls · medium 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?
Alexandre Phliponeau (US Concarneau) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 77/100 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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