Players like Santiago Castro
STBologna · 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 82/100 at about €2.7m. Data as of September 2026.
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Santiago Castro is a dynamic striker with a knack for making impactful plays, showcased by his impressive ability to deliver accurate long balls and create key passes. With a Sofascore rating in the top 48% of his peers, he demonstrates solid overall quality and durability, missing only three games in three seasons. While not known for his crossing, his offensive contributions and vision make him a valuable asset in the attacking third.
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↗ | Lazio | 28 | €29m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Thierno Barrysimilar↗ | Villarreal | 24 | €31m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Jesús Ramírezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €5.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Brian Brobbeysimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €32m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Kaj Sierhuissimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 28 | €1.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 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 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 (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 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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