Who should replace Gabriel Santana?
CM/CAMMirassol · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitGabriel Santana's profile ↗
Gabriel Santana is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Mirassol in Brazil's Serie A, with 25 appearances in 2025, contributing 4 goals and 2 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Santana, Youssef Maziz from Oud-Heverlee Leuven offers a tactical fit score of 87/100, while Felix Klaus from SpVgg Greuther Fürth closely follows with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josip Brekalosimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 28 | €2.1m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Felix Klaussimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 34 | €500k | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Ernest Muçisimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 25 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Myron Van Brederodesimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 23 | €4.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Grady Dianganasimilar↗ | Elche | 28 | €2.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Finn Azazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | Lazio | 24 | €26m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Wesley Saïdsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 31 | €5.3m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Gabriel Santana · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gabriel Santana?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Josip Brekalo (Hertha BSC) does the closest job to Gabriel Santana, at 94/100 on profile. Felix Klaus and Youssef Maziz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gabriel Santana?
Yes — Felix Klaus (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 84/100 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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