Who should replace Nuno Santos?
LW/CAM/CMVitória SC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNuno Santos's profile ↗
Nuno Santos is a left winger/attacking midfielder for Vitória SC in the Primeira Liga, with 33 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 3 goals and 4 assists. The best replacements for Nuno Santos include Lance Duijvestijn from Fortuna Sittard, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Sorriso from Famalicão, also with a fit score of 86/100. Both players offer similar tactical attributes and can effectively fill the role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Sorrisosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 25 | €4.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €27m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Junior Olaitansimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 24 | €6.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Álvaro Garcíasimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 34 | €1.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nuno Santos
≈ 100% Nuno Santos · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nuno Santos · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nuno Santos · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nuno Santos?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna Sittard) does the closest job to Nuno Santos, at 95/100 on profile. Samu and Sorriso follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nuno Santos?
Yes — Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €700k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nuno Santos?
Doppel learns Nuno Santos's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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