Players like Andrey Santos
CM/CDMChelsea · 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 September 2026.
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Andrey Santos is an elite box-to-box midfielder with a knack for finding the net, evidenced by his exceptional finishing and goal-scoring ability. Ranking in the top 5% among his peers, he combines offensive prowess with strong defensive contributions, showcasing his skills in tackles and duels. With only three games missed in three seasons, Santos is a durable and reliable presence in the heart of the midfield, making him a key asset for Chelsea.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions. 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↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 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 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 (Athletic Club) 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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