Players like Baptiste Santamaria
CM/CDMValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBaptiste Santamaria's profile ↗
The players most similar to Baptiste Santamaria are Mikel Merino, Amir Richardson, Darko Nejašmić. Doppel rates Mikel Merino (Arsenal) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Enric Llansana scores 80/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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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, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Baptiste Santamaria
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Arsenal | 30 | €26m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Baptiste Santamaria
≈ 100% Baptiste Santamaria · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Baptiste Santamaria · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Baptiste Santamaria · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Baptiste Santamaria?
Statistically, Mikel Merino (Arsenal) is the closest look-alike to Baptiste Santamaria — a 80/100 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 Baptiste Santamaria?
By Doppel's fit score, Mikel Merino (Arsenal) is the closest profile to Baptiste Santamaria, with a 80/100 overall match. Amir Richardson and Darko Nejašmić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Baptiste Santamaria?
Yes. Enric Llansana (RSC Anderlecht) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Baptiste Santamaria?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Baptiste Santamaria's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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