Who should replace Tiago Santos?
RBLille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTiago Santos's profile ↗
Tiago Santos is a right-back for Lille in Ligue 1, with 15 appearances and 727 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Tiago Santos include Rubén Peña from Osasuna, who boasts a fit score of 84/100, and Arkadiusz Pyrka from FC St. Pauli, with a fit score of 82/100. These players provide similar tactical profiles, making them suitable alternatives for those seeking players similar to Tiago Santos.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkadiusz Pyrkasimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 24 | €3.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Rubén Peñasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €400k | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Ali Maamarsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 21 | €2.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Omar Haktab Traoresimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 28 | €1.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Robert-Jan Vanwesemaelsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €3.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Juanlu Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €9.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Álex Jiménezsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €20m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Yan Coutosimilar↗ | Girona FC | 24 | €18m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Josha Vagnomansimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 91 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tiago Santos
≈ 100% Tiago Santos · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Tiago Santos · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Tiago Santos · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tiago Santos?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Arkadiusz Pyrka (FC St. Pauli) does the closest job to Tiago Santos, at 93/100 on profile. Rubén Peña and Ali Maamar follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tiago Santos?
Yes — Rubén Peña (Osasuna) plays a similar right back role at roughly €400k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Tiago Santos?
Doppel learns Tiago Santos's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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