Players like Luan Santos
CM/CDMVitória · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuan Santos's profile ↗
Luan Santos is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Vitória in the Brazilian Serie A, with 25 appearances in 2024. Players similar to Luan include Moussa Diakité from Cádiz, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Samba Diba from Grenoble Foot 38, with a fit score of 80/100. Other comparable players are Ahmed Kashi from Annecy FC and Javi Villar from Albacete Balompié, both showcasing similar roles and statistical profiles.
About Luan Santos
Luan Santos is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial dominance, winning an impressive percentage of duels, placing him in the top 7% of his peers. However, his overall performance has been below par this season, reflected in a Sofascore rating that ranks him in the bottom 16%. While he may struggle to contribute offensively with goals and assists, his reliability is showcased by his availability, having played 25 matches without significant injuries.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %.
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↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 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 · data: Sofascore, 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 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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