Players like Léo Santos
CBCD Nacional · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLéo Santos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Léo Santos are Luka Vušković, George Campbell, Nikolai Soyset Hopland. Doppel rates Luka Vušković (Brighton & Hove Albion) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 86/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Léo Santos is an attacking-minded centre-back, showcasing a rare ability to contribute offensively with impressive non-penalty goals and finishing metrics. Although his defensive stats fall below the norm, his durability is a standout trait, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may need to sharpen his tackling and passing in the final third, his knack for scoring and successful dribbles makes him a dynamic presence in the heart of defense.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Léo Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €64m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 8 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Léo Santos
≈ 100% Léo Santos · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Léo Santos · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Léo Santos · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Léo Santos?
Statistically, Luka Vušković (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest look-alike to Léo Santos — a 84/100 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 Léo Santos?
By Doppel's fit score, Luka Vušković (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest profile to Léo Santos, with a 84/100 overall match. George Campbell and Nikolai Soyset Hopland are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Léo Santos?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Léo Santos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Léo Santos's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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