Santi Comesaña alternatives
CMVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSanti Comesaña's profile ↗
Santi Comesaña is a central midfielder for Villarreal in La Liga, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 6 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Comesaña, players like Samu from Vitória SC, valued at €2m with a fit score of 86/100, and Eric Ebimbe from FC Schalke 04, valued at €6m with a fit score of 85/100, offer similar roles at lower market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 83 | 85 |
| 6 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santi Comesaña
≈ 100% Santi Comesaña · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Santi Comesaña · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Santi Comesaña · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Santi Comesaña?
Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.4m with a 85/100 match to Santi Comesaña.
Who is the best-value alternative to Santi Comesaña?
Samu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Santi Comesaña?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Santi Comesaña'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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