Players like Nuno Santos
LMSporting CP · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNuno Santos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nuno Santos are Alex Baena, Federico Dimarco, Marvin Wanitzek. Doppel rates Alex Baena (Villarreal) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marvin Wanitzek scores 86/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
Building your XI? Put Nuno Santos in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →About Nuno Santos
Nuno Santos is a creative left midfielder, excelling as a playmaker with exceptional vision and delivery. His top 3% Sofascore rating highlights his elite status, bolstered by his ability to generate chances, as evidenced by his impressive key passes and accurate crosses. While he has struggled in defensive duels, his offensive contributions, including 10 assists this season, make him a vital asset when fit, though his injury history raises concerns about availability.
Strengths: Key passes, Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating. Availability: 85 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nuno Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Baenasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 25 | €43m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Federico Dimarcosimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €48m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Marvin Wanitzeksimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 33 | €900k | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Alejandro Grimaldosimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 31 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Andrea Cambiasosimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €21m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Álvaro Garcíasimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 34 | €1.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Jaidon Anthonysimilar↗ | Burnley | 27 | €19m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nuno Santos
≈ 100% Nuno Santos · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nuno Santos · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nuno Santos · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nuno Santos?
By Doppel's fit score, Alex Baena (Villarreal) is the closest profile to Nuno Santos, with a 86/100 overall match. Federico Dimarco and Marvin Wanitzek are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nuno Santos?
Yes. Marvin Wanitzek (Karlsruher SC) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nuno Santos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nuno Santos's 2023/24 season, then ranks left midfielders 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 →