Players like Luan Santos
CM/CDMVitória · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuan Santos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luan Santos are Moussa Diakité, Samba Diba, Ahmed Kashi. Doppel rates Moussa Diakité (Cádiz) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ahmed Kashi scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Luan Santos is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his exceptional aerial ability, dominating duels with a top 7% ranking against his peers. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 16%, his durability shines through with zero missed games over three seasons, highlighting his reliability. While he may struggle in creating chances or contributing offensively, his strength in defensive engagements makes him a solid presence in the midfield.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luan Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Samba Dibasimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 23 | €400k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Ahmed Kashisimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 38 | €100k | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Thiago Helguerasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 20 | €3.9m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Théo Chennahisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Selvi Clúasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Patrick Metcalfesimilar↗ | HamKam | 28 | €500k | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Joffrey Bultelsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luan Santos
≈ 100% Luan Santos · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Luan Santos · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Luan Santos · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Luan Santos?
Statistically, Moussa Diakité (Cádiz) is the closest look-alike to Luan Santos — a 82/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Luan Santos?
By Doppel's fit score, Moussa Diakité (Cádiz) is the closest profile to Luan Santos, with a 82/100 overall match. Samba Diba and Ahmed Kashi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luan Santos?
Yes. Ahmed Kashi (Annecy FC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luan Santos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luan Santos's 2024 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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