Thiago Santos alternatives
CB/CM/CDMCoritiba · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Santos's profile ↗
Thiago Santos is a centre-back/central midfielder for Coritiba in the Brazilian Serie A, with 13 appearances in 2026. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Thiago Santos, players like Siad Gourville from US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale and Rodri Suárez from Cultural Leonesa both offer similar roles at lower market values, with fit scores of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Rodri Suárezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €500k | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Nehemiah Fernandezsimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Loni Laurentsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 25 | €800k | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Adrien Pinotsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 25 | €500k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Bleon Kurtulussimilar↗ | Malmö FF | 19 | €3.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Iker Cordobasimilar↗ | Valencia | 21 | €500k | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Julien Kouadiosimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 27 | €900k | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Santos
≈ 100% Thiago Santos · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Thiago Santos · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Thiago Santos · low reliability
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Thiago Santos?
Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 79/100 match to Thiago Santos.
Who is the best-value alternative to Thiago Santos?
Siad Gourville offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Thiago Santos?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Thiago 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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