Cheaper alternatives to Santos
GKAthletico · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantos's profile ↗
Santos is a goalkeeper for Athletico in the Brazilian Serie A, with 20 appearances and 1800 minutes played in 2026. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Santos, consider Fabian De Keijzer from Heracles Almelo, who has a fit score of 88/100, or Gabriel Arias from Racing Club, with a fit score of 85/100. Both offer similar roles at a lower market value.
10 cheaper alternatives to Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabian De Keijzersimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 26 | €400k | 87 | 88 |
| 2 | Gabriel Ariassimilar↗ | Racing Club | 39 | €200k | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Emil Odegaardsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 27 | €400k | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Jakob Haugaardsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 34 | €400k | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Timo Jansinksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 23 | €200k | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Jacob Prytssimilar↗ | IK Start | 28 | €400k | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Johny Placidesimilar↗ | Bastia | 38 | €100k | 97 | 80 |
| 8 | Azamat Urievsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 22 | €200k | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Andreas Gianniotissimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 34 | €300k | 85 | 79 |
| 10 | Michele Cerofolinisimilar↗ | Bari | 27 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santos
≈ 100% Santos · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Santos · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Santos · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Santos?
Johny Placide (Bastia) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 80/100 match to Santos.
Who is the best-value alternative to Santos?
Fabian De Keijzer offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €400k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Santos?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (goalkeeper) by how closely they match 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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