Players like Santiago Ascacíbar
CM/CDMBoca Juniors · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago Ascacíbar's profile ↗
The players most similar to Santiago Ascacíbar are Patrizio Masini, Abdoulaye Doumbia, Nahuel Estévez. Doppel rates Patrizio Masini (Ascoli) a 76/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Merveille Papela scores 75/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Santiago Ascacíbar
Santiago Ascacíbar is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder known for his goal-scoring ability and aerial prowess. With a Sofascore rating in the top 37% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive finishing skills, netting 4 goals this season, while also winning a solid number of aerial duels. Although not primarily focused on possession wins in the attacking third, his reliability on the pitch is evident, having missed just 12 games over the last three seasons, making him a durable asset for Boca Juniors.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Santiago Ascacíbar
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrizio Masinisimilar↗ | Ascoli | 25 | €4.4m | 90 | 76 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Doumbiasimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 19 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Nahuel Estévezsimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €1.3m | 89 | 75 |
| 4 | Merveille Papelasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €600k | 88 | 75 |
| 5 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 86 | 77 |
| 6 | Nils Rossensimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 21 | €800k | 86 | 75 |
| 7 | Gabriele Piccininisimilar↗ | Pisa | 25 | €3.1m | 86 | 76 |
| 8 | Lorenzo Amatuccisimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 22 | €8.2m | 86 | 76 |
| 9 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 85 | 76 |
| 10 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | Kazper Karlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 21 | €600k | 84 | 77 |
| 12 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 84 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santiago Ascacíbar
≈ 100% Santiago Ascacíbar · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Santiago Ascacíbar · strong: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Santiago Ascacíbar · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Santiago Ascacíbar?
By Doppel's fit score, Patrizio Masini (Ascoli) is the closest profile to Santiago Ascacíbar, with a 76/100 overall match. Abdoulaye Doumbia and Nahuel Estévez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Santiago Ascacíbar?
Yes. Merveille Papela (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 75/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Santiago Ascacíbar?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Santiago Ascacíbar's 2026 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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