Players like Santiago Castro
STAS Roma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago Castro's profile ↗
The players most similar to Santiago Castro are Keinan Davis, Jonas Wind, Valentín Castellanos. Doppel rates Keinan Davis (Udinese) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marvin Pieringer scores 80/100 at about €2.7m. Data as of October 2026.
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Santiago Castro is a versatile striker with a keen ability to link play, demonstrated by his impressive long passing and key pass metrics. While he may not be the most prolific goal-scorer, his durability is a standout trait, having missed only three games in the past three seasons. Castro's strengths in creating chances and contributing defensively through clearances position him as a reliable option in attack, though he could enhance his overall impact by improving his crossing ability.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Clearances, Key passes. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Santiago Castro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keinan Davissimilar↗ | Udinese | 28 | €10m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Valentín Castellanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €29m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Thierno Barrysimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €31m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Jesús Ramírezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €5.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 27 | €2.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Brian Brobbeysimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €42m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Kaj Sierhuissimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 28 | €1.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 40 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santiago Castro
≈ 100% Santiago Castro · strong: Duels won, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Santiago Castro · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Santiago Castro · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Santiago Castro?
Statistically, Keinan Davis (Udinese) is the closest look-alike to Santiago Castro — a 80/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Santiago Castro?
By Doppel's fit score, Keinan Davis (Udinese) is the closest profile to Santiago Castro, with a 80/100 overall match. Jonas Wind and Valentín Castellanos are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Santiago Castro?
Yes. Marvin Pieringer (SC Paderborn 07) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €2.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Santiago Castro?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Santiago Castro's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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