Players like Santiago Longo
CM/CDMClub Atlético Belgrano · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago Longo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Santiago Longo are Luke Le Roux, Tom Ducrocq, Everson Junior. Doppel rates Luke Le Roux (IFK Värnamo) a 78/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Benjamin Laturnus scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Santiago Longo
Santiago Longo is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition play effectively. Though not a creative force in terms of goals or assists, his solid defensive metrics place him among the top 15% of his positional peers, reflecting his elite quality in breaking up attacks. With just a few games missed over the past three seasons, Longo is a durable and reliable asset in the heart of midfield.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Santiago Longo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Le Rouxsimilar↗ | IFK Värnamo | 26 | €800k | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Benjamin Laturnussimilar↗ | Örgryte IS | 23 | €300k | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Kwasi Sibosimilar↗ | SD Amorebieta | 28 | €1.5m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Kazper Karlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 21 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santiago Longo
≈ 100% Santiago Longo · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Santiago Longo · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Santiago Longo · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Santiago Longo?
By Doppel's fit score, Luke Le Roux (IFK Värnamo) is the closest profile to Santiago Longo, with a 78/100 overall match. Tom Ducrocq and Everson Junior are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Santiago Longo?
Yes. Benjamin Laturnus (Örgryte IS) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Santiago Longo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Santiago Longo'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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