Cheaper alternatives to Santi García
CAM/CMGil Vicente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSanti García's profile ↗
Santi García is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Gil Vicente in the Primeira Liga, where he has made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 6 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to García, players like Juninho Bacuna from Birmingham City and Willum Thor Willumsson from Go Ahead Eagles both have a fit score of 85/100 and are valued at €2m. Kevin Sessa from 1. FC Heidenheim offers a budget option at €1m with a similar fit score.
12 cheaper alternatives to Santi García
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Willum Thor Willumssonsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 28 | €1.5m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €3.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 86 | 84 |
| 6 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Bambasé Contésimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €3.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 84 | 84 |
| 11 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €600k | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Lucas Mourasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 34 | €2.1m | 95 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santi García
≈ 100% Santi García · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Santi García · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Santi García · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Santi García?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 85/100 match to Santi García.
Who is the best-value alternative to Santi García?
Juninho Bacuna offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Santi García?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match Santi García'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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