Players like Santiago Castañeda
CM/CDMSC Paderborn 07 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago Castañeda's profile ↗
The players most similar to Santiago Castañeda are Ousmane Diakité, Adam Carlén, Peru Nolaskoain. Doppel rates Ousmane Diakité (West Bromwich Albion) a 80/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Adam Carlén scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Santiago Castañeda is a reliable defensive midfielder with a strong presence in breaking up play and winning aerial duels. His ability to make crucial clearances places him in the top 16% of his peers, showcasing his defensive prowess. With an impressive record of availability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, he’s a durable asset for SC Paderborn 07, providing stability in the midfield. While he may not contribute much in terms of goals or assists, his defensive contributions make him a valuable team player.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Santiago Castañeda
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ousmane Diakitésimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €1.3m | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 10 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santiago Castañeda
≈ 100% Santiago Castañeda · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Santiago Castañeda · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Santiago Castañeda · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Santiago Castañeda?
By Doppel's fit score, Ousmane Diakité (West Bromwich Albion) is the closest profile to Santiago Castañeda, with a 80/100 overall match. Adam Carlén and Peru Nolaskoain are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Santiago Castañeda?
Yes. Adam Carlén (IFK Göteborg) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Santiago Castañeda?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Santiago Castañeda'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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