Alex Santana vs Baptiste Santamaria
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Baptiste Santamaria commands a higher market value (€4.5M vs €1.2M). Alex Santana leads in shots / 90 and interceptions / 90. Baptiste Santamaria is stronger in key passes / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Santana functions as a cerebral, high-efficiency metronome stuck in the engine room of a Tier C struggler, providing elite ball retention and defensive anticipation that belies his team’s stature. While his 88.9% pass accuracy puts him in the league’s top 20%, he is no mere sideways recycler; his 1.42 shots per 90 indicate a player with the license and confidence to arrive late in the final third.
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (57% duel success), heavily involved in play (65 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Alex Santana | Baptiste Santamaria | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.42 | 0.55 | Alex |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.00 | 0.28 | Baptiste |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 7.13 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.60 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.42 | 1.10 | Alex |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.50 | 2.58 | Baptiste |
| Pass accuracy % | 88.90 | 80.90 | Alex |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Alex Santana or Baptiste Santamaria?
Baptiste Santamaria commands a higher market value (€4.5M vs €1.2M). Alex Santana leads in shots / 90 and interceptions / 90. Baptiste Santamaria is stronger in key passes / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
How is this comparison calculated?
Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →
What are their market values?
Alex Santana has a market value of €1.2M, while Baptiste Santamaria is valued at €4.5M.