Who should replace Gabriel Santana?
CM/CAMMirassol · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitGabriel Santana's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Gabriel Santana, the best-fitting central midfielders are Josip Brekalo, João Carvalho, Gjivai Zechiël. Josip Brekalo (Kasımpaşa) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Youssef Maziz at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Gabriel Santana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josip Brekalosimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 28 | €2.1m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Dimitrios Pelkassimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 33 | €1.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Ernest Muçisimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 25 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Myron Van Brederodesimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 23 | €4.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Grady Dianganasimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 28 | €2.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Tomás Pochettinosimilar↗ | Fortaleza | 30 | €3.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Finn Azazsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 26 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gabriel Santana
≈ 100% Gabriel Santana · strong: Successful dribbles, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Key passes /90
≈ 100% Gabriel Santana · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Gabriel Santana · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gabriel Santana?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Josip Brekalo (Kasımpaşa) does the closest job to Gabriel Santana, at 94/100 on profile. João Carvalho and Gjivai Zechiël follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gabriel Santana?
Yes — Youssef Maziz (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gabriel Santana?
Doppel learns Gabriel Santana's role profile from his 2025 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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