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 Christantus Uche, Lucas Moura, Willum Thor Willumsson. Doppel rates Christantus Uche (Getafe) a 85/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Willum Thor Willumsson scores 85/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of September 2026.
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Santi García is an aggressive, ball-winning attacking midfielder who thrives on winning duels and creating opportunities in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 45% of his peers, he showcases impressive aerial ability and dribbling skills, making him a dynamic presence in the midfield. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the past three seasons, allowing him to consistently influence matches. While his defensive metrics are less prominent, his strengths more than compensate, marking him as a valuable player for any side.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Santi García
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 23 | €13m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Lucas Mourasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 34 | €2.1m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Willum Thor Willumssonsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 28 | €1.5m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 26 | €6.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €3.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 93 | 88 |
| 9 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Nice | 25 | €24m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santi García
≈ 100% Santi García · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Santi García · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Santi García · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Santi García?
By Doppel's fit score, Christantus Uche (Getafe) is the closest profile to Santi García, with a 85/100 overall match. Lucas Moura and Willum Thor Willumsson 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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