Players like Thiago Santamaría
RBSarmiento · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Santamaría's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thiago Santamaría are Fran Gámez, William Mikelbrencis, Guille Rosas. Doppel rates Fran Gámez (CD Eldense) a 76/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Fran Gámez scores 76/100 at about €100k. Data as of August 2026.
About Thiago Santamaría
Thiago Santamaría is a tenacious right-back who excels in winning possession in the attacking third, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition play. Despite a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 21% of his peers, his durability stands out, with zero games missed over the last three seasons. While he may struggle in aerial duels and creating big chances, his defensive contributions in high-pressure situations highlight his potential as a reliable option for a more aggressive defensive setup.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thiago Santamaría
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fran Gámezsimilar↗ | CD Eldense | 35 | €100k | 89 | 76 |
| 2 | William Mikelbrencissimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 22 | €2.9m | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Guille Rosassimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 26 | €1.9m | 88 | 77 |
| 4 | Marcos Lunasimilar↗ | Almería | 23 | €500k | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Tom Pouillysimilar↗ | Pau FC | 23 | €1.1m | 86 | 78 |
| 6 | Antonio Candelasimilar↗ | Venezia | 26 | €800k | 84 | 77 |
| 7 | Eros Mancusosimilar↗ | Fortaleza | 27 | €2.8m | 84 | 78 |
| 8 | Nicolò Radaellisimilar↗ | Mantova | 23 | €900k | 82 | 77 |
| 9 | Oscar Naaseisimilar↗ | Granada | 21 | €1.5m | 81 | 77 |
| 10 | Jano Ter-Horstsimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 24 | €1.2m | 81 | 77 |
| 11 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 80 | 79 |
| 12 | Benoit Nyssensimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 29 | €600k | 80 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Santamaría
≈ 100% Thiago Santamaría · low reliability
≈ 100% Thiago Santamaría · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Thiago Santamaría · strong: Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thiago Santamaría?
By Doppel's fit score, Fran Gámez (CD Eldense) is the closest profile to Thiago Santamaría, with a 76/100 overall match. William Mikelbrencis and Guille Rosas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thiago Santamaría?
Yes. Fran Gámez (CD Eldense) plays a similar right back role and rates 76/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thiago Santamaría?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thiago Santamaría's 2026 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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