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, Sorriso, Hakon Arnar Haraldsson. 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 October 2026.
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Nuno Santos is an energetic attacking midfielder who thrives in the final third, showcasing his ability to win possession and create opportunities. With a Sofascore rating placing him among the top 48% of his positional peers, he excels in generating shots and contributing to expected goals and assists. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, though he may need to refine his finishing to elevate his impact 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 | Sorrisosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 25 | €4.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Álvaro Garcíasimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 34 | €1.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €3.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Takumi Minaminosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 31 | €9.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 91 | 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: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Nuno Santos · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nuno Santos?
Statistically, Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest look-alike to Nuno Santos — a 86/100 profile match (95/100 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, Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest profile to Nuno Santos, with a 86/100 overall match. Sorriso and Hakon Arnar Haraldsson 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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