Cheaper alternatives to Sam Smith
STWrexham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Smith's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Sam Smith are Milan Zonneveld, Oskar Zawada, Olivier Giroud. Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) rates 85/100 as a match at about €400k, below Sam Smith's ~€1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Sam Smith
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 82 | 79 |
| 4 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 80 | 79 |
| 5 | Blaž Kramersimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €900k | 86 | 78 |
| 6 | Paul Gladonsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 34 | €100k | 94 | 78 |
| 7 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 84 | 78 |
| 8 | Pelle van Amersfoortsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 30 | €800k | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Mohamed Sankohsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 23 | €400k | 78 | 78 |
| 11 | Braian Romerosimilar↗ | Vélez Sarsfield | 35 | €300k | 81 | 78 |
| 12 | Cristhian Stuanisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 40 | €700k | 83 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Smith
≈ 100% Sam Smith · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Sam Smith · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Sam Smith · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Sam Smith?
Paul Gladon (Fortuna Sittard) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 78/100 match to Sam Smith.
Who is the best-value alternative to Sam Smith?
Milan Zonneveld offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €400k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Sam Smith?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Sam Smith'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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