Players like Ayoni Santos
CMPSV Eindhoven · 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 October 2026.
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Ayoni Santos is a tenacious, ball-winning central midfielder with a knack for disrupting opposition play. His impressive metrics in successful dribbles and defensive actions highlight his ability to regain possession and drive the team forward. While his finishing may need refinement, his durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons. Although currently in the bottom third of his positional peers, Santos’ potential and work ethic make him a player to watch as he continues to develop.
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 | 83 |
| 4 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
* 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, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ayoni Santos?
Statistically, Hicham Boudaoui (Nice) is the closest look-alike to Ayoni Santos — a 82/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (KAA Gent) 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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