Players like Santi Comesaña
CMVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSanti Comesaña's profile ↗
The players most similar to Santi Comesaña are Sydie Peck, Nico O'Reilly, Leon Goretzka. Doppel rates Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mario Pašalić scores 84/100 at about €6.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Santi Comesaña is a tenacious central midfielder, excelling in defensive duties with elite tackling and interception stats, making him a formidable presence in the heart of the pitch. His durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability. While his aerial prowess may not be his strongest suit, his ability to win duels and contribute defensively places him in the top 32% of his positional peers, marking him as a solid asset for Villarreal.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Santi Comesaña
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Weston McKenniesimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €31m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santi Comesaña
≈ 100% Santi Comesaña · strong: Aerial duels won, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Santi Comesaña · strong: Clearances, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Santi Comesaña · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Santi Comesaña?
By Doppel's fit score, Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) is the closest profile to Santi Comesaña, with a 87/100 overall match. Nico O'Reilly and Leon Goretzka are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Santi Comesaña?
Yes. Mario Pašalić (Atalanta) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €6.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Santi Comesaña?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Santi Comesaña's 2025/26 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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