Cheaper alternatives to Rodrigo Sam
CB/RBJuventude · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Sam's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Rodrigo Sam are John Brooks, Papy Djilobodji, Sebastián Coates. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) rates 82/100 as a match at about €200k, below Rodrigo Sam's ~€340k. Data as of July 2026.
10 cheaper alternatives to Rodrigo Sam
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 33 | €200k | 89 | 82 |
| 2 | Papy Djilobodjisimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 38 | €100k | 87 | 79 |
| 3 | Sebastián Coatessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 36 | €300k | 82 | 79 |
| 4 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €300k | 86 | 79 |
| 5 | Alpaslan Öztürksimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 33 | €0k | 86 | 78 |
| 6 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 32 | €200k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Joey Jacobssimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 26 | €300k | 84 | 77 |
| 8 | Josh Flintsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 26 | €300k | 83 | 77 |
| 9 | Yunis Abdelhamidsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 39 | €200k | 84 | 77 |
| 10 | Lasse Nielsensimilar↗ | Göztepe | 38 | €0k | 77 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Sam
≈ 100% Rodrigo Sam · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Sam · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Sam · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Rodrigo Sam?
Alpaslan Öztürk (Pendikspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €0k with a 78/100 match to Rodrigo Sam.
Who is the best-value alternative to Rodrigo Sam?
John Brooks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €200k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Rodrigo Sam?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Rodrigo Sam's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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