Players like Pablo Santiago
LWCD Castellón · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Santiago's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pablo Santiago are Diego López, Tom Zimmerschied, Barış Atik. Doppel rates Diego López (Valencia) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Emil Hansson scores 80/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Pablo Santiago is a creative left winger, adept at generating scoring opportunities with a keen eye for big chances, ranking in the top 17% of his peers. His ability to win possession in the attacking third further highlights his value as a dynamic playmaker, despite an overall rating placing him in the bottom 20%. Remarkably durable, he has missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pablo Santiago
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Lópezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Tom Zimmerschiedsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Barış Atiksimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 31 | €900k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Emil Hanssonsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 28 | €700k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Sebastian Nanasisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €16m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Anis Mehmetisimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €15m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Ivan Brnićsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Fabian Reesesimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 29 | €5.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Adrian Blakesimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 21 | €2.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Joseph Opokusimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €4.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Santiago
≈ 100% Pablo Santiago · strong: Big chances created, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Pablo Santiago · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Pablo Santiago · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Pablo Santiago?
Statistically, Diego López (Valencia) is the closest look-alike to Pablo Santiago — a 83/100 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 Pablo Santiago?
By Doppel's fit score, Diego López (Valencia) is the closest profile to Pablo Santiago, with a 83/100 overall match. Tom Zimmerschied and Barış Atik are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pablo Santiago?
Yes. Emil Hansson (Excelsior) plays a similar left winger role and rates 80/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pablo Santiago?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pablo Santiago's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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