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Players like Juan Santos da Silva

STGöztepe · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuan Santos da Silva's profile ↗

The players most similar to Juan Santos da Silva are Ermedin Demirović, Rômulo, Jean-Philippe Mateta. Doppel rates Ermedin Demirović (VfB Stuttgart) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Franjo Ivanović scores 86/100 at about €15m. Data as of October 2026.

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About Juan Santos da Silva

Juan Santos da Silva is a dynamic forward with a knack for creating big chances and linking play effectively. Ranking in the top 31% of his positional peers, he showcases his creativity with impressive key passes and successful dribbles, while also winning possession in the attacking third. With only 14 games missed over the last three seasons, his durability adds to his appeal as a reliable attacking option.

Strengths: Big chances created, Key passes, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Juan Santos da Silva

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗VfB Stuttgart28€20m9382
2Rômulosimilar↗RB Leipzig24€32m9382
3Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗Crystal Palace29€29m9283
4Evann Guessandsimilar↗Crystal Palace25€24m9282
5Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗Benfica28€30m9283
6Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗Real Sociedad29€27m9182
7Franjo Ivanovićsimilar↗RC Lens23€15m9186
8Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗Fenerbahçe28€21m9181
9Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗FC Twente37€200k9081
10Gerard Morenosimilar↗Villarreal34€2.4m9083
11Omar Marmoushsimilar↗Tottenham Hotspur27€55m9082
12Florian Thauvinsimilar↗RC Lens33€5.2m9082

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Juan Santos da Silva

1. Ermedin DemirovićVfB Stuttgart82/100

≈ 100% Juan Santos da Silva · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90

2. RômuloRB Leipzig82/100

≈ 100% Juan Santos da Silva · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90

3. Jean-Philippe MatetaCrystal Palace83/100

≈ 100% Juan Santos da Silva · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90

FAQ

Who is the closest look-alike to Juan Santos da Silva?

Statistically, Ermedin Demirović (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest look-alike to Juan Santos da Silva — 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 Juan Santos da Silva?

By Doppel's fit score, Ermedin Demirović (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest profile to Juan Santos da Silva, with a 82/100 overall match. Rômulo and Jean-Philippe Mateta are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Juan Santos da Silva?

Yes. Franjo Ivanović (RC Lens) plays a similar striker role and rates 86/100 at roughly €15m.

How does Doppel find players similar to Juan Santos da Silva?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Juan Santos da Silva's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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