Players like Eduardo Santos
CBRed Bull Bragantino · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitEduardo Santos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Eduardo Santos are Abdoul Kone, Lucas Noubi, Christ-Owen Kouassi. Doppel rates Abdoul Kone (Stade de Reims) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Álex Pastor scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Eduardo Santos is a commanding aerial presence in defense, showcasing his strength in duels with a top 18% ranking among his peers. His ability to win possession in the attacking third adds a dynamic edge, and he even contributes offensively with a knack for finishing. With an impressive durability record, missing no games in the last three seasons, Santos stands out as a reliable and quality centre-back, consistently performing in the top 35% of his position.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Eduardo Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdoul Konesimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €14m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Lucas Noubisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 21 | €1.5m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Christ-Owen Kouassisimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 23 | €1.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Jose Fontánsimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 26 | €1.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Álex Pastorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €300k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Luka Lochoshvilisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 28 | €2.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 84 | 82 |
| 12 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eduardo Santos
≈ 100% Eduardo Santos · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Eduardo Santos · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Eduardo Santos · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Eduardo Santos?
Statistically, Abdoul Kone (Stade de Reims) is the closest look-alike to Eduardo Santos — a 79/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Eduardo Santos?
By Doppel's fit score, Abdoul Kone (Stade de Reims) is the closest profile to Eduardo Santos, with a 79/100 overall match. Lucas Noubi and Christ-Owen Kouassi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Eduardo Santos?
Yes. Álex Pastor (Málaga CF) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Eduardo Santos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Eduardo Santos's 2024 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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