Who should replace Santi Comesaña?
CMVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSanti Comesaña's profile ↗
Santi Comesaña is a central midfielder for Villarreal in La Liga, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 6 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Comesaña, Sydie Peck from Sheffield United offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while Joelinton from Newcastle United also presents a solid alternative with a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Felix Nmechasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 26 | €48m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Khéphren Thuramsimilar↗ | Juventus | 25 | €36m | 93 | 82 |
| 9 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 93 | 82 |
| 10 | Jakub Modersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €11m | 93 | 82 |
| 11 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 93 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santi Comesaña
≈ 100% Santi Comesaña · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Santi Comesaña · strong: Aerial duels won, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Santi Comesaña · strong: Clearances, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Santi Comesaña?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joelinton (Newcastle United) does the closest job to Santi Comesaña, at 95/100 on profile. Sydie Peck and Nico O'Reilly follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Santi Comesaña?
Yes — Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €11m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Santi Comesaña?
Doppel learns Santi Comesaña'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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