Players like Santiago González
CMTigre · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago González's profile ↗
The players most similar to Santiago González are Francesco Cassata, Duccio Degli Innocenti, Adama Camara. Doppel rates Francesco Cassata (Spezia) a 80/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Francesco Cassata scores 80/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Santiago González
Santiago González is a dynamic ball-winning midfielder, showcasing impressive success in dribbling and defensive actions, ranking in the top 16% for successful dribbles and 28% for tackles and interceptions. While his offensive contributions are limited, his ability to disrupt play and maintain possession makes him a valuable asset in the engine room. However, concerns about his durability arise, with a significant number of games missed due to injuries over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 34 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Santiago González
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francesco Cassatasimilar↗ | Spezia | 29 | €300k | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Lecco | 23 | €1.3m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Adama Camarasimilar↗ | Paris FC | 30 | €3.1m | 93 | 78 |
| 4 | Wilitty Younoussasimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 25 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Rocco Asconesimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 23 | €600k | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Mikel Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 24 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Kevin Appinsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 28 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Balthazar Pierretsimilar↗ | Quevilly - Rouen Métropole | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Federico Zucconsimilar↗ | Cosenza | 23 | €1.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Javi Martínezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santiago González
≈ 100% Santiago González · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Santiago González · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Santiago González · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Santiago González?
By Doppel's fit score, Francesco Cassata (Spezia) is the closest profile to Santiago González, with a 80/100 overall match. Duccio Degli Innocenti and Adama Camara are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Santiago González?
Yes. Francesco Cassata (Spezia) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Santiago González?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Santiago González'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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