Players like Andy Carroll
STAmiens SC · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndy Carroll's profile ↗
The players most similar to Andy Carroll are Michael Smith, Dawid Kownacki, Issa Soumaré. Doppel rates Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) a 81/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Michael Smith scores 81/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
About Andy Carroll
Andy Carroll is a dominant aerial threat, excelling as a target man with his exceptional ability to win duels and clearances. With a Sofascore rating in the top 17% of his peers, he remains a reliable presence in the box, contributing both goals and assists while showcasing durability with minimal missed games over recent seasons. While his dribbling isn't a key asset, his physical prowess and experience make him a valuable focal point in attack for Amiens SC.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Clearances. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Andy Carroll
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 35 | €200k | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Dawid Kownackisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 29 | €1.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €8.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €34m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €18m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Vedat Muriqisimilar↗ | Mallorca | 32 | €4.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Andy Carroll
≈ 100% Andy Carroll · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Andy Carroll · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Andy Carroll · strong: Aerial duels won %, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Andy Carroll?
By Doppel's fit score, Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) is the closest profile to Andy Carroll, with a 81/100 overall match. Dawid Kownacki and Issa Soumaré are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Andy Carroll?
Yes. Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Andy Carroll?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Andy Carroll'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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