Players like Santiago Arias
RB/RMCA Independiente · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago Arias's profile ↗
The players most similar to Santiago Arias are Herman Magnusson, Martín Aguirregabiria, Víctor García. Doppel rates Herman Magnusson (Västerås SK) a 78/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Fran Gámez scores 75/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Santiago Arias is a crafty right-back with a keen eye for creating chances, excelling in delivering accurate crosses and final-third passes. His standout ability to generate key passes and create big chances positions him in the top 23% of his peers, showcasing his elite playmaking skills from the back. While his injury history may raise concerns, when fit, Arias remains a reliable option in attack, consistently contributing to his team's offensive play.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Accurate final-third passes, Key passes. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Santiago Arias
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herman Magnussonsimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 28 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 2 | Martín Aguirregabiriasimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 30 | €400k | 88 | 76 |
| 3 | Víctor Garcíasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 32 | €200k | 87 | 75 |
| 4 | Jeremy Mellotsimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 32 | €700k | 87 | 75 |
| 5 | Amine Chabanesimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 20 | €2.1m | 86 | 78 |
| 6 | Aleš Matějůsimilar↗ | Spezia | 30 | €500k | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Fran Gámezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 35 | €100k | 86 | 75 |
| 8 | Hiroki Sekinesimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €1.1m | 85 | 77 |
| 9 | Matthias Zimmermannsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 34 | €300k | 85 | 74 |
| 10 | Victor Larssonsimilar↗ | Kalmar FF | 26 | €700k | 85 | 77 |
| 11 | Florian Bohnertsimilar↗ | Bastia | 29 | €400k | 84 | 74 |
| 12 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 22 | €1.3m | 83 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santiago Arias
≈ 100% Santiago Arias · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Santiago Arias · low reliability
≈ 100% Santiago Arias · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Santiago Arias?
Statistically, Herman Magnusson (Västerås SK) is the closest look-alike to Santiago Arias — a 78/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Santiago Arias?
By Doppel's fit score, Herman Magnusson (Västerås SK) is the closest profile to Santiago Arias, with a 78/100 overall match. Martín Aguirregabiria and Víctor García are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Santiago Arias?
Yes. Fran Gámez (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar right back role and rates 75/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Santiago Arias?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Santiago Arias's 2026 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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