Sam Smith alternatives
STWrexham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Smith's profile ↗
Sam Smith is a striker for Wrexham in the Championship, with 40 appearances and 8 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Sam Smith, Milan Zonneveld from Sparta Rotterdam (fit 85/100, value €0m) and Oskar Zawada of FC Groningen (fit 83/100, value €0m) present viable options in a similar role at a lower market value.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 30 | €500k | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | Lille | 40 | €900k | 83 | 80 |
| 4 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 81 | 80 |
| 5 | Christoph Dafernersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 28 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Cristhian Stuanisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 40 | €700k | 85 | 79 |
| 7 | Paul Gladonsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 34 | €100k | 94 | 78 |
| 8 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 84 | 78 |
| 10 | Blaž Kramersimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €900k | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 35 | €200k | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €700k | 79 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Smith
≈ 100% Sam Smith · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /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, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /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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