Players like Dame Gueye
STLe Mans · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDame Gueye's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dame Gueye are Michael Smith, Patrick Bamford, Keisuke Goto. Doppel rates Michael Smith (Preston North End) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Michael Smith scores 80/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Dame Gueye is a traditional target man, excelling in aerial duels and providing a physical presence in the box. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 37% of his positional peers, he demonstrates notable strength in winning headers and delivering accurate crosses, making him a valuable asset in set-piece situations. With just 13 games missed over the past three seasons, his reliability on the pitch adds to his appeal as a durable option in attack.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dame Gueye
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 35 | €200k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Keisuke Gotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 21 | €9.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Frank Magrisimilar↗ | Toulouse | 27 | €3.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Blaž Kramersimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €900k | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Roberto Fernándezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €10m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 30 | €1.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dame Gueye
≈ 100% Dame Gueye · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Dame Gueye · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Dame Gueye · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dame Gueye?
By Doppel's fit score, Michael Smith (Preston North End) is the closest profile to Dame Gueye, with a 80/100 overall match. Patrick Bamford and Keisuke Goto are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dame Gueye?
Yes. Michael Smith (Preston North End) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dame Gueye?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dame Gueye's 2025/26 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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