Baptiste Santamaria
Valencia CF/M/
FrancePlayer Info
Baptiste Santamaria is a French central midfielder whose combative and intelligent play has made him a key figure for La Liga's Valencia CF. Born on March 9, 1995, Santamaria's career took him from Stade Rennais in France, where he developed into a formidable presence, to SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga, and now to the Mestalla. At each club, his role has been defined by relentless energy, exceptional ball-winning ability, and underrated technical skill. His €4.5 million market value underscores his importance. While at Rennes, he was part of the squad that secured a Coupe de France title. A player who covers every blade of grass, Santamaria's strengths lie in his tactical awareness, interceptions, and ability to drive his team forward from deep. He is widely regarded as one of the most complete and understated defensive midfielders in European football.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/08/06
Stade Rennais FC
Valencia CF2000000€
Transfer
2025/06/29
OGC NiceStade Rennais FCLoan Ended
2025/01/21
Stade Rennais FCOGC NiceLoan
2021/08/16
SC FreiburgStade Rennais FC14000000€
Transfer
2020/09/16
Angers SCOSC Freiburg10000000€
Transfer
2016/06/30
ToursAngers SCO500000€
Transfer
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Valencia CF
Copa del Rey2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
3
Games Started
3
Minutes Per Game
272
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
166
Key Passes Per Game
4
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
9
Accurate Crosses Per Game
1
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
3
Interceptions Per Game
3
Clearances Per Game
6
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
2
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
1
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
4
Be Fouled Per Game
5