Players like Santiago Arias
RB/RMBahia · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago Arias's profile ↗
The players most similar to Santiago Arias are Leandro Bacuna, Anton Gaaei, Pavel Kadeřábek. Doppel rates Leandro Bacuna (FC Groningen) a 81/100 overall match — 83/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leandro Bacuna scores 81/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Santiago Arias
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leandro Bacunasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €300k | 83 | 81 |
| 2 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 81 | 79 |
| 3 | Pavel Kadeřábeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 34 | €900k | 80 | 79 |
| 4 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 82 | 79 |
| 5 | Julian Lelieveldsimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 29 | €400k | 80 | 79 |
| 6 | Matheuzinhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 26 | €8.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 80 | 78 |
| 8 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 82 | 78 |
| 9 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €5.0m | 78 | 78 |
| 10 | Christopher Trimmelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 39 | €600k | 80 | 78 |
| 11 | Fodé Doucourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 25 | €1.9m | 78 | 78 |
| 12 | Przemysław Frankowskisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 31 | €6.5m | 81 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santiago Arias
≈ 100% Santiago Arias · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Santiago Arias · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Santiago Arias · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Santiago Arias?
By Doppel's fit score, Leandro Bacuna (FC Groningen) is the closest profile to Santiago Arias, with a 81/100 overall match. Anton Gaaei and Pavel Kadeřábek are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Santiago Arias?
Yes. Leandro Bacuna (FC Groningen) plays a similar right back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Santiago Arias?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Santiago Arias's 2020/25 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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