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 September 2026.
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Júnior Santos is a versatile forward with a knack for winning aerial duels and successfully taking on defenders, making him a dynamic option on the right flank. Despite his solid dribbling skills, his finishing leaves room for improvement, which impacts his overall effectiveness in front of goal. While his injury history raises concerns about reliability, when fit, he offers a unique blend of physicality and skill that can trouble opposing defenses.
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↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €32m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Marcus Thuramsimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €52m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Daniel Mosquerasimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 27 | €1.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Steve Ngourasimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €4.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 25 | €3.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Haji Wrightsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €17m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Franjo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 23 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €77m | 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 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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