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 July 2026.
About Ayoni Santos
Ayoni Santos is an industrious and tenacious central midfielder, excelling in ball recovery and defensive contributions. His top-tier dribbling and impressive tackle and interception rates highlight his ability to disrupt opposition play and maintain possession in crucial areas. While he may struggle with finishing, his durability and consistent presence on the pitch make him a reliable asset for Sparta Rotterdam. Although currently rated in the bottom 25% of his peers, his potential for growth is evident given his age and skill set.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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