Cheaper alternatives to Ayoni Santos
CMSparta Rotterdam · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAyoni Santos's profile ↗
Ayoni Santos is a central midfielder for Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie, having made 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Santos, Irakli Yegoian from Excelsior and Juninho Bacuna from Birmingham City both offer similar roles with a fit score of 85/100, while Mohamed Nassoh from NAC Breda, valued at €1m, presents a budget option with a fit score of 83/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ayoni Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 86 | 83 |
| 4 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 86 | 83 |
| 5 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 80 | 83 |
| 6 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 83 | 82 |
| 11 | Leonardo Bittencourtsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 33 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 83 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ayoni Santos
≈ 100% Ayoni Santos · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ayoni Santos · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ayoni Santos · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ayoni Santos?
Dani Rodríguez (Mallorca) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 83/100 match to Ayoni Santos.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ayoni Santos?
Irakli Yegoian offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.7m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ayoni Santos?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Ayoni 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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