Who should replace Thomas Santos?
RB/RW/RMIFK Göteborg · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Santos's profile ↗
Thomas Santos is a right-back/right winger for IFK Göteborg in the Allsvenskan, with 28 appearances in 2025, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Santos, Fodé Doucouré from Red Star FC offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 80/100, while both Lorenzo Dickmann and Lorenzo Carissoni also present solid alternatives, each with a fit score of 80/100 and 79/100 respectively.
Best replacements for Thomas Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Meyerhöfersimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 31 | €400k | 95 | 78 |
| 2 | Lorenzo Carissonisimilar↗ | Cittadella | 29 | €600k | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Fodé Doucourésimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 25 | €1.9m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Lorenzo Dickmannsimilar↗ | Brescia | 30 | €500k | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Salim Diakitésimilar↗ | Palermo | 26 | €1.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Naoufel El Hannachsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 20 | €1.4m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Filippo Missorisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Marvin Parksimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 26 | €1.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Daijiro Chirinosimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 24 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Dembo Syllasimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 24 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Kenneth Mamahsimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 28 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 12 | Mads Døhr Thychosensimilar↗ | AIK | 29 | €1.2m | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Santos
≈ 100% Thomas Santos · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Thomas Santos · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Thomas Santos · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Santos?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marco Meyerhöfer (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) does the closest job to Thomas Santos, at 95/100 on profile. Lorenzo Carissoni and Fodé Doucouré follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thomas Santos?
Yes — Marco Meyerhöfer (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) plays a similar right back role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thomas Santos?
Doppel learns Thomas Santos's role profile from his 2025 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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