Baptiste Santamaria 81 OVR - FC 26 Team of the Week

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CM CDM France LALIGA EA SPORTS Valencia CF
Right Foot ★★ WF ★★★ Skills Controlled 183 cm 81 kg 31 yrs
Baptiste Santamaria
81
CM
Precision Header
Pinged Pass
Relentless
CDM
R 3★2
Santamaria
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 72 72 80 79 78 81
France LALIGA EA SPORTS Valencia CF
72 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
78
Sprint Speed
67
72 Shooting
Finishing
70
Positioning
71
Long Shots
72
Shot Power
84
Penalties
61
FK Accuracy
66
Volleys
62
80 Passing
Vision
80
Short Pass
87
Long Pass
84
Curve
70
Crossing
71
FK Accuracy
66
79 Dribbling
Ball Control
82
Dribbling
80
Composure [simulator]
79
Balance
73
Agility
72
Reactions
79
78 Defending
Def. Awareness
78
Interceptions
79
Stand Tackle
81
Slide Tackle
75
Heading
67
81 Physical
Strength [simulator]
79
Jumping
72
Aggression
78
Stamina [simulator]
89

Player Info

Full NameBaptiste Santamaria
Overall 81
Position CM CDM
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★
Skill Moves★★★
AcceleRATEControlled
Height183 cm
Weight81 kg
Age31
Body TypeLean Medium
Real FaceNo
Shirt No.8
Nation France
League LALIGA EA SPORTS
Club Valencia CF
Card ID50551440
Base ID219792

PlayStyles

Scoring
Finesse Shot
Finesse Shot
Chip Shot
Chip Shot
Power Shot
Power Shot
Dead Ball
Dead Ball
Acrobatic
Acrobatic
Low Driven Shot
Low Driven Shot
Game Changer
Game Changer
Precision Header
Precision Header
Passing
Incisive Pass
Incisive Pass
Pinged Pass
Pinged Pass
Tiki Taka
Tiki Taka
Inventive
Inventive
Long Ball Pass
Long Ball Pass
Whipped Pass
Whipped Pass
Ball Control
First Touch
First Touch
Press Proven
Press Proven
Rapid
Rapid
Technical
Technical
Trickster
Trickster
Defending
Aerial Fortress
Aerial Fortress
Anticipate
Anticipate
Block
Block
Intercept
Intercept
Jockey
Jockey
Slide Tackle
Slide Tackle
Physical
Bruiser
Bruiser
Enforcer
Enforcer
Long Throw
Long Throw
Quick Step
Quick Step
Relentless
Relentless
GK
Cross Claimer
Cross Claimer
Deflector
Deflector
Far Reach
Far Reach
Far Throw
Far Throw
Footwork
Footwork
Rush Out
Rush Out

Roles

CM Roles
Deep-Lying Playmaker++
CDM Roles
Holding+ Centre-Half+ Deep-Lying Playmaker+ Box Crasher+
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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Baptiste Santamaria

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters focus on lane-denial pressure, repeat duel volume, and quick regain-to-attack transitions.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Blaise Matuidi
      83
      CM
      Jockey
      Pinged Pass
      Press Proven
      Anticipate
      CDM
      L 3★3
      Matuidi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 73 80 80 85 87
      France Ligue 1 McDonald's HERO

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      N'Golo Kanté
      83
      CDM
      Intercept
      Press Proven
      Relentless
      CM
      R 2★3
      Kanté
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 77 65 73 80 85 79
      France ROSHN Saudi League Al Ittihad

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      George Dobson
      82
      CM
      Inventive
      Incisive Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      Anticipate
      CDM
      R 3★4
      Dobson
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 78 72 82 80 81 90
      England EFL Championship Wrexham AFC

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      Nicolas Seiwald
      82
      CB
      Press Proven
      Anticipate
      Block
      Slide Tackle
      CDM CM
      R 3★3
      Seiwald
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 70 82 82 82 85
      Austria Bundesliga RB Leipzig

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      Kaishū Sano
      81
      CM
      Pinged Pass
      Aerial Fortress
      Intercept
      CDM
      R 2★3
      Sano
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 56 75 82 84 81
      Japan Bundesliga 1. FSV Mainz 05

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      Louis Reed
      83
      CM
      Dead Ball
      Incisive Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      Intercept
      CB CDM
      R 3★4
      Reed
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 74 83 82 81 86
      England EFL League One Mansfield Town

      Press-and-pick passing lanes + High regain and press endurance

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Press from blind side

      Approach receiving shoulder to force backward touches and compress passing windows immediately.

      Block central return lane

      After forcing wide, deny the return pass to pivot and hunt the next touch with two-player traps.

      Fast regain-to-final-third

      Attack within 6 seconds of recovery before midfield rest shape resets.

      Trigger-man marking on first build pass

      Assign a marker to remove their easiest progression outlet and increase turnover probability.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      4-1-4-1

      Single DM shields the playmaker, four mids press and cover.
      4-3-2-1

      Narrow midfield triangle crowds central creators.
      3-5-2

      Extra midfielders for pressing and quick transitions.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Baptiste Santamaria

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from runners ahead, secure balance behind, and teammates who can attack the spaces created by his receiving angles.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Antoine Griezmann
      84
      ST
      Chip Shot
      Finesse Shot
      Game Changer
      Incisive Pass
      LM CAM
      L 4★3
      Griezmann
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 77 86 85 88 59 73
      France LALIGA EA SPORTS Atlético de Madrid

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Vini Jr.
      85
      ST
      Finesse Shot
      Quick Step
      Chip Shot
      Game Changer
      LM LW
      R 5★4
      Jr.
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 97 86 84 93 32 72
      Brazil LALIGA EA SPORTS Real Madrid

      League chemistry support + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Nico Williams
      85
      ST
      Game Changer
      Finesse Shot
      Low Driven Shot
      Inventive
      RM LM LW
      R 4★5
      Williams
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 95 85 82 89 40 75
      Spain LALIGA EA SPORTS Athletic Club

      League chemistry support + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Paulo Futre
      84
      ST
      Low Driven Shot
      Incisive Pass
      Inventive
      Whipped Pass
      RM RW LW
      L 4★4
      Futre
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 94 83 81 94 38 63
      Portugal LALIGA EA SPORTS HERO

      League chemistry support + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Oyarzabal
      85
      ST
      Finesse Shot
      Power Shot
      Incisive Pass
      Press Proven
      LM CAM LW
      L 3★3
      Oyarzabal
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 87 86 86 47 70
      Spain LALIGA EA SPORTS Real Sociedad

      League chemistry support + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Iván Romero
      85
      ST
      Chip Shot
      Inventive
      Quick Step
      Relentless
      RM LM CAM
      R 3★3
      Romero
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 89 83 75 86 57 75
      Spain LALIGA EA SPORTS Levante UD

      League chemistry support + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Third-man combinations

      Surround him with one runner beyond and one bounce-pass option underneath to maximize his body orientation on receive.

      Counterpress behind the ball

      Keep a CDM or strong CM under him so turnovers become immediate regains instead of open transitions.

      Half-space occupation

      Use wide players who pin the line while he operates between lines and connects central overloads.

      Fast post-recovery attack

      The best environment is one where his next action after a regain immediately releases a runner or switches play.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-2-3-1

      Creates clear links between pivot, pocket player, and front line around him.
      4-3-3

      Gives him runners on both outside lanes and layered support underneath.
      4-1-2-1-2

      Excellent for narrow combinations and third-man runs through central spaces.

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