Players like Santos
GKAthletico · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Santos are Matías Mansilla, Franco Petroli, Gabriel Arias. Doppel rates Matías Mansilla (Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe) a 84/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gabriel Arias scores 85/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Santos is a reliable shot-stopper with solid aerial ability, showcasing his strength in winning aerial duels. Despite his lower overall quality ranking, he stands out with impressive key pass metrics for a goalkeeper, indicating a knack for initiating attacks from the back. At 36, his durability is commendable, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence in goal.
Strengths: Key passes, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matías Mansillasimilar↗ | Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe | 30 | €2.4m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Franco Petrolisimilar↗ | CA Lanús | 28 | €1.7m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Gabriel Ariassimilar↗ | Newell's Old Boys | 39 | €200k | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Juan Palomaressimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €500k | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Thomas Kaminskisimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 34 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Timo Hornsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €600k | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Warlesonsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 30 | €2.2m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Jakob Haugaardsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 34 | €400k | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Maxime Delanghesimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Timo Jansinksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 23 | €200k | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Martin Delavalléesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 85 |
| 12 | Emil Odegaardsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 27 | €400k | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santos
≈ 100% Santos · low reliability
≈ 100% Santos · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Santos · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Santos?
Statistically, Matías Mansilla (Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe) is the closest look-alike to Santos — a 84/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Santos?
By Doppel's fit score, Matías Mansilla (Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe) is the closest profile to Santos, with a 84/100 overall match. Franco Petroli and Gabriel Arias are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Santos?
Yes. Gabriel Arias (Newell's Old Boys) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 85/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Santos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Santos's 2026 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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