Players like Nuno Santos
LW/CAM/CMVitória SC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNuno Santos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nuno Santos are Lance Duijvestijn, Samu, Sorriso. Doppel rates Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna Sittard) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lance Duijvestijn scores 86/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nuno Santos is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a knack for creating opportunities, thriving in possession and winning the ball in the attacking third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 48% of his peers, he showcases his quality through a strong volume of shots and impactful contributions in the final third. His durability is commendable, having missed no games over the last three seasons, though he could sharpen his finishing to elevate his game further.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Shots, xG + xA. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nuno Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Sorrisosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 25 | €4.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Álvaro Garcíasimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 34 | €1.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €3.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Takumi Minaminosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 31 | €9.7m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nuno Santos
≈ 100% Nuno Santos · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nuno Santos · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nuno Santos · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nuno Santos?
By Doppel's fit score, Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest profile to Nuno Santos, with a 86/100 overall match. Samu and Sorriso are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nuno Santos?
Yes. Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar left winger role and rates 86/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nuno Santos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nuno Santos's 2024/25 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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