Players like Thiago Santos
CB/CM/CDMCoritiba · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Santos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thiago Santos are Siad Gourville, Loni Laurent, Carlos Hernández. Doppel rates Siad Gourville (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Carlos Hernández scores 78/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Thiago Santos
Thiago Santos is a commanding aerial presence and a reliable ball-playing centre-back, showcasing his ability to dominate in the air and accurately distribute long passes. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 19% of his peers, he consistently proves his quality on the pitch. While his attacking contributions may be limited, his durability and experience make him a steadfast option in defense, having missed only 12 games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thiago Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Loni Laurentsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 25 | €800k | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Carlos Hernándezsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 36 | €100k | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Rodri Suárezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €500k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Jair Amadorsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 37 | €100k | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Adrien Pinotsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 25 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Bleon Kurtulussimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 19 | €3.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Sidi Banesimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Nehemiah Fernandezsimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Julien Kouadiosimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 27 | €900k | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Santos
≈ 100% Thiago Santos · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Thiago Santos · medium reliability
≈ 100% Thiago Santos · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thiago Santos?
By Doppel's fit score, Siad Gourville (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) is the closest profile to Thiago Santos, with a 82/100 overall match. Loni Laurent and Carlos Hernández are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thiago Santos?
Yes. Carlos Hernández (AD Ceuta) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thiago Santos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thiago Santos's 2026 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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