Players like Sammie Szmodics
CAMDerby County · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSammie Szmodics's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sammie Szmodics are Danny Schmidt, Patrick Brouwer, Julian Justvan. Doppel rates Danny Schmidt (Fortuna Düsseldorf) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Schmidt scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Sammie Szmodics is a prolific attacking midfielder, thriving as a goal-scoring threat with an elite finishing touch. His impressive tally of 27 goals this season showcases his ability to generate chances, placing him in the top 2% for non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. Despite some concerns over durability, his overall quality ranks him in the top 19% of his positional peers, making him a key asset for Derby County when fit.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Shots, xG + xA. Availability: 35 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sammie Szmodics
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Schmidtsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 23 | €400k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Victor Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 30 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Odysseus Velanassimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Mathis Suraysimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €3.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Cengiz Ündersimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 29 | €3.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Fraser Hornbysimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €4.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Christopher Nkunkusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €26m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Josh Windasssimilar↗ | Wrexham | 32 | €1.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sammie Szmodics
≈ 100% Sammie Szmodics · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Sammie Szmodics · strong: xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sammie Szmodics · strong: Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Sammie Szmodics?
Statistically, Danny Schmidt (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest look-alike to Sammie Szmodics — a 79/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Sammie Szmodics?
By Doppel's fit score, Danny Schmidt (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest profile to Sammie Szmodics, with a 79/100 overall match. Patrick Brouwer and Julian Justvan are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sammie Szmodics?
Yes. Danny Schmidt (Fortuna Düsseldorf) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sammie Szmodics?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sammie Szmodics's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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