Players like Salis Abdul Samed
CM/CDMNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSalis Abdul Samed's profile ↗
The players most similar to Salis Abdul Samed are Maximilian Dietz, Jesús Bernal, Diego Villares. Doppel rates Maximilian Dietz (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) a 81/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jesús Bernal scores 75/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Salis Abdul Samed is a possession-oriented central midfielder who excels in distributing the ball effectively in the final third, showcasing his ability to orchestrate play despite a challenging season. With strong metrics in accurate passes and touches, he demonstrates a solid understanding of maintaining possession and winning it back in advanced areas. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, limiting his impact on the pitch for Sunderland this season.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Touches, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 40 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Salis Abdul Samed
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Dietzsimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €1.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Jesús Bernalsimilar↗ | Racing de Ferrol | 30 | €500k | 88 | 75 |
| 3 | Diego Villaressimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 30 | €1.0m | 88 | 75 |
| 4 | Pape Diongsimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 20 | €2.6m | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Cristiano Banisimilar↗ | Mantova | 27 | €500k | 87 | 76 |
| 6 | Assane Dioussésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 29 | €500k | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Guisimilar↗ | Almería | 24 | €600k | 87 | 75 |
| 8 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Kazper Karlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 21 | €600k | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 86 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Salis Abdul Samed
≈ 100% Salis Abdul Samed · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Salis Abdul Samed · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Salis Abdul Samed · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Salis Abdul Samed?
By Doppel's fit score, Maximilian Dietz (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) is the closest profile to Salis Abdul Samed, with a 81/100 overall match. Jesús Bernal and Diego Villares are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Salis Abdul Samed?
Yes. Jesús Bernal (Racing de Ferrol) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 75/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Salis Abdul Samed?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Salis Abdul Samed's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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