Players like Thomas Santos
RB/RW/RMIFK Göteborg · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Santos's profile ↗
Thomas Santos is a right-back/right winger for IFK Göteborg in the Allsvenskan, with 28 appearances in 2025, scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist. Players similar to Thomas Santos include Fodé Doucouré from Red Star FC, and Lorenzo Dickmann of Brescia, both with a fit score of 80/100. Other comparable players are Salim Diakité from Palermo and Naoufel El Hannach from Montpellier, with fit scores of 79/100.
About Thomas Santos
Thomas Santos profiles as a dependable right-back with the versatility to contribute as a right winger. His solid presence on the pitch is underscored by his durability, having missed only five games in the last three seasons, showcasing reliability. While he operates in the top 40% of his positional peers, he may not be the most dynamic in creating chances or winning duels, indicating he excels in a more supportive role rather than as a primary playmaker.
Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thomas Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fodé Doucourésimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 25 | €1.9m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Lorenzo Dickmannsimilar↗ | Brescia | 30 | €500k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Salim Diakitésimilar↗ | Palermo | 26 | €1.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Naoufel El Hannachsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 20 | €1.4m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Filippo Missorisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Hugo Rincónsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 23 | €3.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Hiroki Sekinesimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Dylan Durivauxsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Jérémy Oyonosimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €200k | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Antoine Hainautsimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.3m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Simone Zanonsimilar↗ | Carrarese | 25 | €2.3m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Carlo Holsesimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 27 | €6.5m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Santos?
By Doppel's fit score, Fodé Doucouré (Red Star FC) is the closest profile to Thomas Santos, with a 80/100 overall match. Lorenzo Dickmann and Salim Diakité are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thomas Santos?
Yes. Lorenzo Dickmann (Brescia) plays a similar right back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thomas Santos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thomas Santos's 2025 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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