Players like Samuel Essende
STVizela · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamuel Essende's profile ↗
The players most similar to Samuel Essende are Liam Delap, Kevin Rodriguez, Fábio Silva. Doppel rates Liam Delap (Ipswich Town) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Vedat Muriqi scores 80/100 at about €4.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Samuel Essende is a powerful aerial threat and a clinical penalty-box poacher, excelling in winning duels and converting chances with a notable goal-scoring record. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 28% of strikers, showcasing his quality in the final third. With exceptional prowess in aerial duels and a strong knack for non-penalty goals, he has proven to be a durable asset, missing only two games in the past three seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Samuel Essende
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liam Delapsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 23 | €26m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 24 | €21m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Vedat Muriqisimilar↗ | Mallorca | 32 | €4.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Carlos Espísimilar↗ | Levante UD | 21 | €22m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Borja Mayoralsimilar↗ | Getafe | 29 | €6.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Alexander Sørlothsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €19m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Steve Ngourasimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €4.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 34 | €6.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Jesús Ramírezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €5.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Betosimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €19m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samuel Essende
≈ 100% Samuel Essende · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Samuel Essende · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Samuel Essende · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Samuel Essende?
By Doppel's fit score, Liam Delap (Ipswich Town) is the closest profile to Samuel Essende, with a 79/100 overall match. Kevin Rodriguez and Fábio Silva are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Samuel Essende?
Yes. Vedat Muriqi (Mallorca) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €4.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Samuel Essende?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Samuel Essende's 2024/25 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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