Players like Sam Sanna
CM/CDMStade Lavallois · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Sanna's profile ↗
Sam Sanna is a central midfielder and defensive midfielder for Stade Lavallois in Ligue 2, aged 27, with a market value of €1m. Players similar to Sanna include Thijs Oosting from PEC Zwolle, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Abdellah Baallal from Clermont Foot, with a fit score of 81/100. Both players display comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking midfield options.
12 players most similar to Sam Sanna
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melker Heiersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Mael Corbozsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 32 | €400k | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Justin Kumisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €10m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam Sanna?
By Doppel's fit score, Melker Heier (IK Sirius) is the closest profile to Sam Sanna, with a 80/100 overall match. Abdellah Baallal and Thomas Claes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sam Sanna?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sam Sanna?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sam Sanna'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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