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, Alejandro Grimaldo. Doppel rates Alex Baena (Atlético Madrid) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Álvaro García scores 85/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of October 2026.
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Nuno Santos is a creative left midfielder known for his playmaking prowess and ability to deliver precise crosses, making him a key chance creator. With a Sofascore rating in the top 3% of his positional peers, he consistently contributes to the attack with 4 goals and 10 assists this season. While his defensive metrics may not stand out, his elite passing and vision make him a vital asset, though his injury history raises concerns about his 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↗ | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €43m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Federico Dimarcosimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €48m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Alejandro Grimaldosimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Andrea Cambiasosimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €21m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 27 | €19m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Álvaro Garcíasimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 34 | €1.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Álvaro Barrealsimilar↗ | Santos | 26 | €7.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Sebastian Nanasisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €16m | 87 | 82 |
* 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, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nuno Santos?
Statistically, Alex Baena (Atlético Madrid) is the closest look-alike to Nuno Santos — a 86/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nuno Santos?
By Doppel's fit score, Alex Baena (Atlético Madrid) is the closest profile to Nuno Santos, with a 86/100 overall match. Federico Dimarco and Alejandro Grimaldo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nuno Santos?
Yes. Álvaro García (Rayo Vallecano) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.5m.
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.
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