Players like Pedro Santos
CM/CDMFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPedro Santos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pedro Santos are Nacho Martín, Unai Vencedor, Alejandro Meléndez. Doppel rates Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alejandro Meléndez scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Pedro Santos is a reliable deep-lying playmaker, showcasing his strength in accurate long balls, ranking in the top 7% among his positional peers. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 26%, his durability shines through with zero missed games over the last three seasons, making him a consistent presence in midfield. While he may not contribute goals or assists, his ability to control play with touches and precise distribution adds a valuable dimension to his team's build-up.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pedro Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Assane Dioussésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 29 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Marius Marinsimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €2.6m | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Alexandre Lauraysimilar↗ | Le Mans | 29 | €600k | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Daniel Stenssonsimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 29 | €600k | 88 | 76 |
| 8 | Cristiano Banisimilar↗ | Mantova | 27 | €500k | 87 | 76 |
| 9 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | US Concarneau | 26 | €300k | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Hugo Sotelosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €4.8m | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Sergio Ortuñosimilar↗ | CD Eldense | 27 | €1.0m | 86 | 76 |
| 12 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 83 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pedro Santos
≈ 100% Pedro Santos · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Pedro Santos · low reliability
≈ 100% Pedro Santos · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pedro Santos?
By Doppel's fit score, Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) is the closest profile to Pedro Santos, with a 79/100 overall match. Unai Vencedor and Alejandro Meléndez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pedro Santos?
Yes. Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pedro Santos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pedro Santos's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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