Players like Santiago Simón
CM/RBRiver Plate · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago Simón's profile ↗
The players most similar to Santiago Simón are Aidan Morris, Adem Zorgane, Yassine Titraoui. Doppel rates Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Parejo scores 82/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
About Santiago Simón
Santiago Simón is a dynamic ball-playing central midfielder and right-back, excelling in his ability to deliver precise final-third passes. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 22% of his positional peers, showcasing his overall quality and reliability on the pitch, having missed only 12 games over the last three seasons. While not a defensive powerhouse in aerial duels, his playmaking and consistency make him a vital asset in transition and build-up play.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Santiago Simón
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aidan Morrissimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 25 | €10m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santiago Simón
≈ 100% Santiago Simón · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Santiago Simón · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Santiago Simón · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Santiago Simón?
By Doppel's fit score, Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough) is the closest profile to Santiago Simón, with a 82/100 overall match. Adem Zorgane and Yassine Titraoui are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Santiago Simón?
Yes. Dani Parejo (Villarreal) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Santiago Simón?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Santiago Simón's 2024 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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