Players like Santi García
CAM/CMGil Vicente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSanti García's profile ↗
The players most similar to Santi García are Sami Ouaissa, Magnus Mattsson, Noe Lebreton. Doppel rates Sami Ouaissa (NEC Nijmegen) a 88/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Willum Thor Willumsson scores 85/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Santi García
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 88 |
| 2 | Magnus Mattssonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €3.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Adam Hložeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €10m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Willum Thor Willumssonsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 28 | €1.5m | 95 | 85 |
| 8 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 26 | €6.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Oladapo Afolayansimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €1.3m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santi García
≈ 100% Santi García · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Santi García · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Santi García · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Santi García?
By Doppel's fit score, Sami Ouaissa (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Santi García, with a 88/100 overall match. Magnus Mattsson and Noe Lebreton are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Santi García?
Yes. Willum Thor Willumsson (Go Ahead Eagles) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Santi García?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Santi García's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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