Who should replace Ayoni Santos?
CMSparta Rotterdam · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAyoni Santos's profile ↗
Ayoni Santos is a central midfielder for Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Santos, Mathias De Amorim from Famalicão boasts a fit score of 84/100, while Hicham Boudaoui and Tanguy Ndombélé from Nice also present strong alternatives with fit scores of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Tanguy Ndombélésimilar↗ | Nice | 30 | €2.7m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Leonardo Bittencourtsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 33 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €23m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €33m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ayoni Santos
≈ 100% Ayoni Santos · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ayoni Santos · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ayoni Santos · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ayoni Santos?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hicham Boudaoui (Nice) does the closest job to Ayoni Santos, at 94/100 on profile. Mathias De Amorim and Tanguy Ndombélé follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ayoni Santos?
Yes — Leonardo Bittencourt (SV Werder Bremen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ayoni Santos?
Doppel learns Ayoni Santos's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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