Players like Ayoni Santos
CMSparta Rotterdam · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAyoni Santos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ayoni Santos are Hicham Boudaoui, Mathias De Amorim, Pablo Ibáñez. Doppel rates Hicham Boudaoui (Nice) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdelkahar Kadri scores 85/100 at about €2.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Ayoni Santos is a dynamic, tenacious central midfielder, excelling in ball recovery and defensive duels. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 25% of his peers, his impressive ability to win possession in the attacking third and successful dribbles showcases his potential to disrupt opposition play. With a remarkable record of availability, missing no games in three seasons, Santos is a reliable presence who can be a valuable asset in the engine room.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ayoni Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €23m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €33m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ayoni Santos
≈ 100% Ayoni Santos · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ayoni Santos · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ayoni Santos · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ayoni Santos?
By Doppel's fit score, Hicham Boudaoui (Nice) is the closest profile to Ayoni Santos, with a 82/100 overall match. Mathias De Amorim and Pablo Ibáñez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ayoni Santos?
Yes. Abdelkahar Kadri (KV Kortrijk) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ayoni Santos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ayoni Santos's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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