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 October 2026.
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Pedro Santos is a reliable deep-lying playmaker, showcasing exceptional accuracy in long balls, ranking in the top 7% of his positional peers. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 26%, his ability to dictate play through touches and precise distribution stands out. While he may not contribute significantly in aerial duels or key passes, his durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a consistent presence in midfield.
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↗ | Levante UD | 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↗ | Troyes | 26 | €300k | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Hugo Sotelosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €4.8m | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Sergio Ortuñosimilar↗ | Cádiz | 27 | €1.0m | 86 | 76 |
| 12 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 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 closest look-alike to Pedro Santos?
Statistically, Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) is the closest look-alike to Pedro Santos — a 79/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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