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Arouca· 2024/2025 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Yellu Santiago

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0.29KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 315 min · 2024/2025 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Yellu Santiago

Salvador Blopa82% match
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Doni Arifi83% match
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Yanis Khafi82% match
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1

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Playing Style Analysis

Small Sample

Jesús Santiago is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.86 big chances/90). (Limited sample: 315 mins) The three closest DNA matches to Yellu Santiago:

Salvador Blopa(82% match) — Salvador Blopa is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. (Limited sample: 270 mins)
Doni Arifi(83% match) — Doni Arifi is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option.
Yanis Khafi(82% match) — Yanis Khafi is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option.

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Salvador Blopa

Sporting CP · Liga Portugal

vs Santiago: 3y younger

82% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Yellu Santiago?▼

The top alternatives to Yellu Santiago based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Salvador Blopa, Doni Arifi, Yanis Khafi, James McAtee, Ulrich Taffertshofer. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Yellu Santiago in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Yellu Santiago in 2026 include Salvador Blopa (N/A), Doni Arifi (N/A), Yanis Khafi (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Yellu Santiago play and who plays similarly?▼

Yellu Santiago plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Salvador Blopa (Portugal, N/A); Doni Arifi (Finland, N/A); Yanis Khafi (France, N/A); James McAtee (England, €25.5M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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