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, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael, Tiago Manso. Doppel rates Rubén Peña (Osasuna) 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 September 2026.
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Tiago Santos is an aggressive, ball-winning right-back who excels in duels and driving play forward. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 11% of his peers, he showcases exceptional ability in winning possession high up the pitch and completing successful dribbles, making him a dynamic presence on the flank. While his aerial contributions are less prominent, his durability has been a concern, having missed significant time over the past three seasons. Nonetheless, his impact on the game is undeniable when fit.
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↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €400k | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Robert-Jan Vanwesemaelsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €3.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Juanlu Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €9.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Yan Coutosimilar↗ | Girona FC | 24 | €18m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Josha Vagnomansimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 91 | 83 |
| 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 final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Tiago Santos · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tiago Santos?
By Doppel's fit score, Rubén Peña (Osasuna) is the closest profile to Tiago Santos, with a 84/100 overall match. Robert-Jan Vanwesemael and Tiago Manso are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tiago Santos?
Yes. Rubén Peña (Osasuna) 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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