Baptiste Santamaria — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
central midfielder · Valencia · ESP-La Liga · age 31 · €2.6m
Baptiste Santamaria is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and dictating the tempo with his precise long passes. With a top 41% Sofascore rating, he stands out for his formidable tackling and interception skills, complemented by strong aerial ability. His durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability in the heart of midfield. While not a goal-scoring threat, his primary role as a disruptor and facilitator remains his forte.
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, Amir Richardson, Darko Nejašmić, 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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