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, Vincent Sierro scores 85/100 at about €3.2m. Data as of October 2026.
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Santi Comesaña is a tenacious central midfielder, excelling in defensive duties and ball recovery. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 26% of his peers, he showcases elite tackling and interception skills, complemented by strong dueling ability. His durability is a tremendous asset, with no missed games in the past three seasons, making him a reliable anchor in Villarreal's midfield. While he may not dominate aerial duels, his ground game is more than sufficient to disrupt opponents effectively.
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 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 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 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 91 | 85 |
* 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, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Santi Comesaña?
Statistically, Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) is the closest look-alike to Santi Comesaña — a 87/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Vincent Sierro (Parma) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €3.2m.
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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