Cheaper alternatives to Gabriel Santana
CM/CAMMirassol · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitGabriel Santana's profile ↗
Gabriel Santana is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Mirassol in the Brazilian Serie A, with 25 appearances in 2025, scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Santana, consider Sami Ouaissa from NEC Nijmegen, Youssef Maziz from Oud-Heverlee Leuven, or Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard, all of whom offer similar roles at lower market values.
12 cheaper alternatives to Gabriel Santana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 87 |
| 2 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 89 | 87 |
| 4 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 87 | 86 |
| 5 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 87 | 86 |
| 8 | Jeppe Erenbjergsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €4.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Ernest Muçisimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 25 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Myron Van Brederodesimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 23 | €4.9m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gabriel Santana
≈ 100% Gabriel Santana · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gabriel Santana · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Gabriel Santana · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Gabriel Santana?
Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 86/100 match to Gabriel Santana.
Who is the best-value alternative to Gabriel Santana?
Sami Ouaissa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €8.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Gabriel Santana?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Gabriel Santana'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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