Players like Santeri Väänänen
CM/CDMRosenborg BK · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitSanteri Väänänen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Santeri Väänänen are Everson Junior, Benjamin Laturnus, Nils Rossen. Doppel rates Everson Junior (Montpellier) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Benjamin Laturnus scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Santeri Väänänen profiles as a reliable, yet underwhelming central midfielder, struggling to make a significant impact in the attacking phase. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 31% of his peers, he lacks standout strengths, particularly in final-third passing and key contributions. However, his durability is a plus, having missed only 16 games over the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch.
Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Santeri Väänänen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Benjamin Laturnussimilar↗ | Örgryte IS | 23 | €300k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Nils Rossensimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 21 | €800k | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Kazper Karlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 21 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Malthe Højholtsimilar↗ | Pisa | 25 | €1.2m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Íñigo Sáinz-Mazasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 28 | €1.0m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Patrizio Masinisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €4.4m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Alessandro Bellemosimilar↗ | Spezia | 31 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | David Krusesimilar↗ | Valenciennes | 24 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 26 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santeri Väänänen
≈ 100% Santeri Väänänen · medium reliability
≈ 100% Santeri Väänänen · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Santeri Väänänen · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Santeri Väänänen?
Statistically, Everson Junior (Montpellier) is the closest look-alike to Santeri Väänänen — a 80/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Santeri Väänänen?
By Doppel's fit score, Everson Junior (Montpellier) is the closest profile to Santeri Väänänen, with a 80/100 overall match. Benjamin Laturnus and Nils Rossen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Santeri Väänänen?
Yes. Benjamin Laturnus (Örgryte IS) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Santeri Väänänen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Santeri Väänänen's 2025 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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