Players like Junior Sambia
RB/RMEmpoli · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJunior Sambia's profile ↗
The players most similar to Junior Sambia are Mehdi Léris, Arnau Martínez, Tiago Esgaio. Doppel rates Mehdi Léris (Pisa) a 81/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tiago Esgaio scores 82/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Junior Sambia is a robust right-back with a knack for contributing offensively, showcasing his aerial prowess and finishing ability. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 25% of his position, he stands out in aerial duels and shot generation, making him a valuable asset in both defense and attack. His reliability is evident, having missed only four games in the last three seasons, underscoring his durability and consistency on the pitch.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Shots. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Junior Sambia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mehdi Lérissimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €1.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 2 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 23 | €11m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Arthursimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €7.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Puma Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 29 | €1.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Antoine Hainautsimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.3m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Junior Sambia
≈ 100% Junior Sambia · strong: Duels won, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Junior Sambia · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Junior Sambia · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Junior Sambia?
By Doppel's fit score, Mehdi Léris (Pisa) is the closest profile to Junior Sambia, with a 81/100 overall match. Arnau Martínez and Tiago Esgaio are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Junior Sambia?
Yes. Tiago Esgaio (FC Arouca) plays a similar right back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Junior Sambia?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Junior Sambia's 2023/24 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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