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 September 2026.
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Santiago Arias is a creative right-back who excels in delivering accurate crosses and final-third passes, making him a key playmaker from the flank. With a Sofascore rating in the top 23% of his positional peers, he consistently generates chances, evidenced by his ability to create big opportunities. Despite his injury history limiting his availability, when fit, he remains a vital asset for his team, contributing effectively to their attacking 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↗ | FC Cartagena | 30 | €400k | 88 | 76 |
| 3 | Víctor Garcíasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 32 | €200k | 87 | 75 |
| 4 | Jeremy Mellotsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 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↗ | CD Eldense | 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↗ | IFK Värnamo | 26 | €700k | 85 | 77 |
| 11 | Florian Bohnertsimilar↗ | Bastia | 29 | €400k | 84 | 74 |
| 12 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Salernitana | 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 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 (CD Eldense) 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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