Players like Sabin Merino
STRacing de Ferrol · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSabin Merino's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sabin Merino are Akor Adams, Esteban Lepaul, Folarin Balogun. Doppel rates Akor Adams (Montpellier) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Patrick Bamford scores 81/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
About Sabin Merino
Sabin Merino profiles as a veteran striker whose experience is evident, but his current form places him in the bottom tier of his positional peers. While he showcases durability with only five games missed in the last three seasons, his scoring output and chance creation have been limited this season, reflecting a struggle to impact games. Merino's seasoned presence may offer leadership, yet his overall contributions are not translating into significant attacking threat.
Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sabin Merino
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akor Adamssimilar↗ | Montpellier | 26 | €15m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €32m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Folarin Balogunsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €36m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €34m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Gift Orbansimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 24 | €7.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Max Deansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 22 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Ferran Torressimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 26 | €54m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Kaj Sierhuissimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 28 | €1.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €23m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sabin Merino
≈ 100% Sabin Merino · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sabin Merino · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Sabin Merino · strong: Shots, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sabin Merino?
By Doppel's fit score, Akor Adams (Montpellier) is the closest profile to Sabin Merino, with a 82/100 overall match. Esteban Lepaul and Folarin Balogun are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sabin Merino?
Yes. Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sabin Merino?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sabin Merino's 2023/24 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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