Samuel Essende alternatives
STFC Augsburg · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamuel Essende's profile ↗
Samuel Essende is a striker for FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga, where he made 30 appearances in the 2024/25 season, scoring 7 goals and providing 2 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Essende, consider Kaj Sierhuis from NEC Nijmegen, who has a fit score of 80/100 and a market value of €2m, or David Min from FC Utrecht, with a fit score of 79/100, also valued at €2m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaj Sierhuissimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 28 | €1.9m | 86 | 80 |
| 2 | David Minsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 27 | €1.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 3 | Mohamed Bambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 25 | €1.8m | 84 | 79 |
| 4 | Stefano Marinosimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €1.0m | 83 | 79 |
| 5 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 40 | €900k | 81 | 79 |
| 6 | Daniel Mosquerasimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 27 | €1.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 78 | 78 |
| 8 | Kike Garcíasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 37 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 35 | €400k | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 84 | 78 |
| 11 | Steve Mouniésimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.5m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 77 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samuel Essende
≈ 100% Samuel Essende · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Samuel Essende · strong: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Samuel Essende · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Samuel Essende?
Luuk de Jong (FC Porto) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 78/100 match to Samuel Essende.
Who is the best-value alternative to Samuel Essende?
Kaj Sierhuis offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Samuel Essende?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Samuel Essende's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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