Players like Tiago Santos
RBLille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTiago Santos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tiago Santos are Rubén Peña, Omar Haktab Traore, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael. Doppel rates Rubén Peña (Leganés) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rubén Peña scores 84/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Tiago Santos is an aggressive, ball-winning right-back known for his exceptional dueling ability and successful dribbling, ranking in the top 1% of his peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 2%, he consistently impacts games, winning possession in advanced areas and contributing to the attack with goals and assists. However, his injury history raises concerns about availability, which could affect his reliability over the long term.
Strengths: Duels won, Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 41 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tiago Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubén Peñasimilar↗ | Leganés | 35 | €400k | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Omar Haktab Traoresimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 28 | €1.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Robert-Jan Vanwesemaelsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €3.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Juanlu Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €9.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Yan Coutosimilar↗ | Como | 24 | €18m | 91 | 87 |
| 8 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 91 | 87 |
| 9 | Aitor Ruibalsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 91 | 88 |
| 11 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tiago Santos
≈ 100% Tiago Santos · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Tiago Santos · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Tiago Santos · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Tiago Santos?
Statistically, Rubén Peña (Leganés) is the closest look-alike to Tiago Santos — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Tiago Santos?
By Doppel's fit score, Rubén Peña (Leganés) is the closest profile to Tiago Santos, with a 84/100 overall match. Omar Haktab Traore and Robert-Jan Vanwesemael are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tiago Santos?
Yes. Rubén Peña (Leganés) plays a similar right back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tiago Santos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tiago Santos's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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