Players like Santiago Hidalgo
RWToulouse · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago Hidalgo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Santiago Hidalgo are Lucas Barbosa, Diego Gómez, Facundo Buonanotte. Doppel rates Lucas Barbosa (Red Bull Bragantino) 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 October 2026.
Building your XI? Put Santiago Hidalgo in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →About Santiago Hidalgo
Santiago Hidalgo is a tenacious right winger known for his relentless work rate and defensive contributions, showcasing a strong ability to win possession in the attacking third. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 11% of his positional peers, his durability stands out, having missed only three games in the last three seasons. While his crossing and playmaking metrics are less impressive, his finishing ability and defensive prowess make him a valuable asset on the pitch.
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↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 25 | €6.2m | 90 | 76 |
| 2 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Vinícius Lopessimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.6m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 25 | €600k | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | William Gomessimilar↗ | FC Porto | 20 | €23m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €24m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Nathan N'Goumousimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €3.6m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Gil Diassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 30 | €2.1m | 85 | 77 |
| 10 | Daan Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €4.7m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Griffin Yowsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €2.2m | 84 | 78 |
| 12 | Femi Azeezsimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €15m | 84 | 78 |
* 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: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Santiago Hidalgo · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Santiago Hidalgo?
Statistically, Lucas Barbosa (Red Bull Bragantino) is the closest look-alike to Santiago Hidalgo — a 76/100 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 Hidalgo?
By Doppel's fit score, Lucas Barbosa (Red Bull Bragantino) is the closest profile to Santiago Hidalgo, with a 76/100 overall match. Diego Gómez and Facundo Buonanotte are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Santiago Hidalgo?
Yes. Rober González (Albacete Balompié) 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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →