Players like Santiago Hidalgo
RWCA Independiente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago Hidalgo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Santiago Hidalgo are Lucas Barbosa, Vinícius Lopes, Rober González. Doppel rates Lucas Barbosa (Juventude) a 76/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rober González scores 78/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Santiago Hidalgo is a tenacious right winger known for his aggressive pressing and defensive contributions, excelling in possession recovery and duels. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 10% of his peers, his durability shines through with only three games missed in three seasons, showcasing his reliability. His finishing ability adds a spark, but his crossing accuracy and creativity in playmaking need refinement to elevate his overall impact on the game.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions, Duels won. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Santiago Hidalgo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Barbosasimilar↗ | Juventude | 25 | €6.2m | 90 | 76 |
| 2 | Vinícius Lopessimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.6m | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €600k | 87 | 78 |
| 4 | William Gomessimilar↗ | FC Porto | 20 | €23m | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Nice | 25 | €24m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Gil Diassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 30 | €2.1m | 85 | 77 |
| 7 | Daan Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €4.7m | 85 | 79 |
| 8 | Griffin Yowsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €2.2m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 84 | 78 |
| 10 | Morgan Guilavoguisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 28 | €4.1m | 84 | 78 |
| 11 | Femi Azeezsimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €15m | 84 | 78 |
| 12 | Weslley Patatisimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 23 | €4.7m | 84 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santiago Hidalgo
≈ 100% Santiago Hidalgo · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Santiago Hidalgo · strong: Aerial duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Santiago Hidalgo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Santiago Hidalgo?
By Doppel's fit score, Lucas Barbosa (Juventude) is the closest profile to Santiago Hidalgo, with a 76/100 overall match. Vinícius Lopes and Rober González are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Santiago Hidalgo?
Yes. Rober González (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar right winger role and rates 78/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Santiago Hidalgo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Santiago Hidalgo's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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