Cheaper alternatives to Santi Comesaña
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, 3 goals, and 6 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Comesaña, players like Samu from Vizela, valued at €2m with a fit score of 86/100, and Eric Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt, valued at €6m with a similar fit score, offer promising options in a comparable role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 83 | 85 |
| 4 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 87 | 84 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 93 | 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: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Santi Comesaña?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 84/100 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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