Players like Júnior Santos
RW/STBotafogo · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitJúnior Santos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Júnior Santos are Bruny Nsimba, Arnaut Danjuma, Iván Romero. Doppel rates Bruny Nsimba (FCV Dender) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daniel Mosquera scores 82/100 at about €1.7m. Data as of October 2026.
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Júnior Santos is a dynamic right winger with a knack for aerial duels and the ability to take on defenders effectively. However, despite his strengths in winning headers and successful dribbles, he struggles with finishing, which limits his impact in the final third. His injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant time over the past few seasons, but when fit, he offers a blend of skill and physicality that can be valuable in attack.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles. Availability: 71 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Júnior Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruny Nsimbasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 26 | €2.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Arnaut Danjumasimilar↗ | Valencia | 29 | €2.8m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Iván Romerosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €7.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Rômulosimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €32m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Daniel Mosquerasimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 27 | €1.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Steve Ngourasimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €4.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 25 | €3.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Haji Wrightsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €17m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Franjo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €15m | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €55m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Mohammed Fuseinisimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Júnior Santos
≈ 100% Júnior Santos · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Júnior Santos · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Júnior Santos · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Júnior Santos?
Statistically, Bruny Nsimba (FCV Dender) is the closest look-alike to Júnior Santos — a 82/100 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 Júnior Santos?
By Doppel's fit score, Bruny Nsimba (FCV Dender) is the closest profile to Júnior Santos, with a 82/100 overall match. Arnaut Danjuma and Iván Romero are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Júnior Santos?
Yes. Daniel Mosquera (Hellas Verona) plays a similar right winger role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Júnior Santos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Júnior Santos's 2024 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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