Players like Baptiste Santamaria
CM/CDMValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBaptiste Santamaria's profile ↗
The players most similar to Baptiste Santamaria are Eric Ebimbe, Kevin Sessa, Leon Goretzka. Doppel rates Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 83/100 overall match — 84/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 80/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Baptiste Santamaria
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 84 | 83 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 78 | 80 |
| 3 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 83 | 79 |
| 4 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 20 | €54m | 84 | 78 |
| 5 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €43m | 85 | 78 |
| 6 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 83 | 78 |
| 7 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 75 | 78 |
| 8 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €3.6m | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 29 | €14m | 84 | 78 |
| 11 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 84 | 78 |
| 12 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 82 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Baptiste Santamaria
≈ 100% Baptiste Santamaria · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Baptiste Santamaria · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Baptiste Santamaria · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Baptiste Santamaria?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Baptiste Santamaria, with a 83/100 overall match. Kevin Sessa and Leon Goretzka are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Baptiste Santamaria?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €800k.
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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →