Baptiste Santamaria — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
central midfielder · Valencia · ESP-La Liga · age 31 · €2.6m
Baptiste Santamaria is a robust defensive midfielder who excels in breaking up opposition play and distributing the ball effectively. With an impressive Sofascore rating in the top 41% of his peers, he stands out for his accurate long balls and relentless tackling, making him a key asset in midfield battles. His durability is a significant plus, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability and commitment on the pitch. While his offensive contributions are limited, his defensive prowess anchors the team effectively.
Strengths
- Accurate long balls /90
- Tackles + interceptions /90
- Aerial duels won /90
- Touches /90
Weaknesses
- Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
- Accurate crosses /90
- Big chances created /90
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- The players most statistically similar to Baptiste Santamaria (central midfielder) are Mikel Merino, Darko Nejašmić, Ross Barkley, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Baptiste Santamaria play?
- Baptiste Santamaria plays as a central midfielder for Valencia in the ESP-La Liga.
- What is Baptiste Santamaria's market value?
- Baptiste Santamaria's market value is €2.6m.
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