Cheaper alternatives to Santiago Simón
CM/RBRiver Plate · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago Simón's profile ↗
Santiago Simón is a central midfielder/right-back for River Plate in the Argentine Liga Profesional, currently valued at €4m. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Simón, consider Samu from Vizela, who has a fit score of 85/100 and a market value of €2m, or Irakli Yegoian of Excelsior, with a fit score of 84/100 and also valued at €2m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Santiago Simón
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 85 | 84 |
| 3 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 86 | 83 |
| 5 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 84 | 83 |
| 8 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 81 | 83 |
| 10 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santiago Simón
≈ 100% Santiago Simón · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Santiago Simón · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Santiago Simón · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Santiago Simón?
Niklas Schmidt (Toulouse) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.6m with a 83/100 match to Santiago Simón.
Who is the best-value alternative to Santiago Simón?
Samu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Santiago Simón?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Santiago Simón'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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