Players like Andrey Santos
CM/CDMManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndrey Santos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Andrey Santos are Mikel Vesga, Roberto Gagliardini, Ander Herrera. Doppel rates Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ander Herrera scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Andrey Santos is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, seamlessly blending goal-scoring prowess with defensive solidity. With a Sofascore rating in the top 2% of his peers, he excels in finishing and contributes significantly to his team’s attacking play, netting 10 goals this season. His impressive tackle and interception stats further highlight his all-round game, while his durability, missing just three games in three seasons, underscores his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Andrey Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 37 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 33 | €4.3m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Sean Longstaffsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €14m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Andrey Santos
≈ 100% Andrey Santos · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Andrey Santos · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Andrey Santos · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Andrey Santos?
Statistically, Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club) is the closest look-alike to Andrey Santos — a 82/100 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 Andrey Santos?
By Doppel's fit score, Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club) is the closest profile to Andrey Santos, with a 82/100 overall match. Roberto Gagliardini and Ander Herrera are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Andrey Santos?
Yes. Ander Herrera (Boca Juniors) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Andrey Santos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Andrey Santos'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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