Baptiste Santamaria

League: LaLiga EA SportsTeam: ValenciaNationality: France
Positions:DMCMage:~30

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€28.5m€91.8m
Confidence: 75%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
x̄(w) = 69.7 / 100 · Confidence = 75%

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration62

Quick enough over first steps to close angles but not explosive. (conf 0.74)

Top speed66

Adequate recovery speed for a holding midfielder. (conf 0.74)

Agility64

Turns reliably in tight spaces; not especially nimble. (conf 0.73)

Stamina82

Covers ground consistently across matches with sustained intensity. (conf 0.82)

Control

First touch73

Secure control under pressure to circulate play. (conf 0.76)

Dribbling66

Functional ball-carrying to escape pressure; rarely expansive. (conf 0.72)

Ball shielding76

Uses body well to protect the ball and buy fouls. (conf 0.78)

Ball striking68

Clean medium-range contact; occasional long-range attempts. (conf 0.71)

Distribution

Short passing78

Reliable tempo-setter with safe, quick circulation. (conf 0.81)

Long passing72

Competent switches and vertical feeds without elite range. (conf 0.74)

Crossing60

Infrequent crosser; service is serviceable when required. (conf 0.7)

Vision70

Sees simple forward lanes; prioritizes low-risk options. (conf 0.73)

Chance threat

Finishing56

Limited box presence; strikes mostly from distance. (conf 0.72)

Shot selection62

Generally disciplined but will try the odd speculative effort. (conf 0.71)

Off-ball movement72

Finds support angles and holds balance points in midfield. (conf 0.76)

Set-piece shot48

Rarely a direct set-piece taker. (conf 0.66)

Duels

Aerial70

Solid timing in duels and defensive headers. (conf 0.74)

Ground duels78

Competitive in tackles and second-ball contests. (conf 0.8)

Defense

Pressing intensity79

Consistent engine to step out and trigger presses. (conf 0.8)

Defensive disruption77

Good anticipation for interceptions and tackles. (conf 0.79)

Defensive positioning80

Disciplined screening of the back line and zone control. (conf 0.82)

Mental

Composure76

Stays calm under pressure to retain possession. (conf 0.78)

Decision making75

Balances risk well; prioritizes structure over flair. (conf 0.77)

Work rate84

High motor in and out of possession with consistent tracking. (conf 0.83)

Resilience

Injury reliability58

Generally dependable but has had notable interruptions. (conf 0.6)

Outlook

Potential63

Established profile; incremental gains rather than leaps. (conf 0.7)

Reputation68

Well-regarded reliable top-flight anchor without star billing. (conf 0.7)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Defensive-minded midfielder who excels at protecting space and keeping the game tidy. Combines endurance and positional discipline with secure short passing to stabilize the middle third. More of a facilitator and destroyer than a creator, using anticipation to break plays and simple distribution to reset possession. Offers steady leadership through communication and structure rather than highlight moments.

Adapted quickly after a move abroad, earning praise for reliability and tactical understanding.

Coaches highlight his positional discipline and communication in organizing the midfield block.

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