Players like Santi Cazorla
CAM/CM/CDMReal Oviedo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSanti Cazorla's profile ↗
The players most similar to Santi Cazorla are Teji Savanier, Edu Expósito, Nadiem Amiri. Doppel rates Teji Savanier (Montpellier) a 86/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Teji Savanier scores 86/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Santi Cazorla embodies the archetype of a creative playmaker, deftly orchestrating attacks from the midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 18% of his peers, he excels in generating big chances and delivering precise key passes, showcasing his vision and technical prowess. At 42, his durability is commendable, having missed only 13 games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability in the heart of the team. While aerial duels aren't his forte, his ability to unlock defenses remains unmatched.
Strengths: Big chances created, Key passes, Accurate crosses. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Santi Cazorla
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Morgan Gibbs-Whitesimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 26 | €67m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €6.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €17m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €43m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €32m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santi Cazorla
≈ 100% Santi Cazorla · strong: Accurate long balls, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Santi Cazorla · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Santi Cazorla · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Santi Cazorla?
Statistically, Teji Savanier (Montpellier) is the closest look-alike to Santi Cazorla — a 86/100 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 Santi Cazorla?
By Doppel's fit score, Teji Savanier (Montpellier) is the closest profile to Santi Cazorla, with a 86/100 overall match. Edu Expósito and Nadiem Amiri are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Santi Cazorla?
Yes. Teji Savanier (Montpellier) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Santi Cazorla?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Santi Cazorla's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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