Players like Santiago Esquivel
CMBanfield · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago Esquivel's profile ↗
The players most similar to Santiago Esquivel are Tom Ducrocq, Kwasi Sibo, Nolan Binet. Doppel rates Tom Ducrocq (Bastia) a 79/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joffrey Bultel scores 77/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Santiago Esquivel
Santiago Esquivel is a durable central midfielder known for his aerial prowess, winning a notable percentage of duels in the air. Despite his reliability on the pitch, his overall performance metrics place him in the bottom tier among his positional peers, with limited contributions in goal creation. While he has missed few games over the past three seasons, Esquivel will need to elevate his playmaking and attacking output to become a more impactful presence in midfield.
Strengths: Aerial duels won. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Santiago Esquivel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 2 | Kwasi Sibosimilar↗ | SD Amorebieta | 28 | €1.5m | 89 | 76 |
| 3 | Nolan Binetsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 22 | €1.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Joffrey Bultelsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 87 | 77 |
| 6 | Théo Chennahisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 87 | 76 |
| 9 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Antonio Pachecosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 24 | €700k | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 86 | 76 |
| 12 | Kazper Karlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 21 | €600k | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santiago Esquivel
≈ 100% Santiago Esquivel · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Santiago Esquivel · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Santiago Esquivel · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Santiago Esquivel?
By Doppel's fit score, Tom Ducrocq (Bastia) is the closest profile to Santiago Esquivel, with a 79/100 overall match. Kwasi Sibo and Nolan Binet are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Santiago Esquivel?
Yes. Joffrey Bultel (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Santiago Esquivel?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Santiago Esquivel'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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