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Players like Samuel Iling Junior

LMWest Bromwich Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamuel Iling Junior's profile ↗

The players most similar to Samuel Iling Junior are David Zalazar, Samuel Silvera, Harvey Vale. Doppel rates David Zalazar (Gimnasia y Esgrima) a 81/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, David Zalazar scores 81/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.

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About Samuel Iling Junior

Samuel Iling Junior is a high-volume shot creator, showcasing a knack for generating goal-scoring opportunities as a left midfielder. Despite a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 23% of his peers, his ability to produce chances is notable, ranking in the top 26% for xG + xA per 90 minutes. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable option for any side. However, his finishing could use improvement to fully capitalize on his offensive contributions.

Strengths: Shots, xG + xA. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.

7 players most similar to Samuel Iling Junior

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1David Zalazarsimilar↗Gimnasia y Esgrima24€300k9081
2Samuel Silverasimilar↗Middlesbrough26€1.6m8780
3Harvey Valesimilar↗Queens Park Rangers23€3.9m8782
4Jaidon Anthonysimilar↗Burnley27€19m8680
5Diego Lópezsimilar↗Valencia24€9.6m8682
6Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗Eintracht Frankfurt24€16m8581
7Álvaro Barrealsimilar↗Santos26€7.7m8380

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Samuel Iling Junior

1. David ZalazarGimnasia y Esgrima81/100

≈ 100% Samuel Iling Junior · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · medium reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90

2. Samuel SilveraMiddlesbrough80/100

≈ 100% Samuel Iling Junior · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90

3. Harvey ValeQueens Park Rangers82/100

≈ 100% Samuel Iling Junior · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Samuel Iling Junior?

By Doppel's fit score, David Zalazar (Gimnasia y Esgrima) is the closest profile to Samuel Iling Junior, with a 81/100 overall match. Samuel Silvera and Harvey Vale are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Samuel Iling Junior?

Yes. David Zalazar (Gimnasia y Esgrima) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Samuel Iling Junior?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Samuel Iling Junior's 2025/26 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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