Players like Matías de los Santos
CBAtlético Tucumán · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatías de los Santos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matías de los Santos are Andrea Tiritiello, Fabio Gruber, Mark McGuinness. Doppel rates Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) a 88/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 88/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Matías de los Santos
Matías de los Santos is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back, excelling in winning duels and providing defensive stability. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom tier of his positional peers, his durability stands out, with no games missed in three seasons. While his involvement in build-up play and ball progression may be limited, his strength in aerial contests makes him a reliable presence in the backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matías de los Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 91 | 88 |
| 2 | Fabio Grubersimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 24 | €2.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Hélitonsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Christian Burgesssimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 35 | €1.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 89 | 86 |
| 8 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matías de los Santos
≈ 100% Matías de los Santos · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Matías de los Santos · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Matías de los Santos · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matías de los Santos?
By Doppel's fit score, Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) is the closest profile to Matías de los Santos, with a 88/100 overall match. Fabio Gruber and Mark McGuinness are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matías de los Santos?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matías de los Santos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matías de los Santos's 2025 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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