Players like Santiago Castañeda
CM/CDMSC Paderborn 07 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago Castañeda's profile ↗
Santiago Castañeda is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for SC Paderborn 07 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Castañeda include Thomas Delaney of RSC Anderlecht, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Sydie Peck from Sheffield United, also with a fit score of 83/100. Other comparable players are Muammer Sarıkaya from Çaykur Rizespor and Pepelu of Valencia, both demonstrating a similar statistical profile.
12 players most similar to Santiago Castañeda
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Delaneysimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 35 | €500k | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 88 | 83 |
| 3 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Leandro Bacunasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €300k | 85 | 81 |
| 7 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 77 | 81 |
| 8 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 79 | 80 |
| 11 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 81 | 80 |
| 12 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santiago Castañeda
≈ 100% Santiago Castañeda · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Santiago Castañeda · strong: Aerial duels won, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Santiago Castañeda · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Santiago Castañeda?
By Doppel's fit score, Thomas Delaney (RSC Anderlecht) is the closest profile to Santiago Castañeda, with a 83/100 overall match. Sydie Peck and Muammer Sarıkaya are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Santiago Castañeda?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €100k.
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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