Players like Samuel Essende
STFC Augsburg · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamuel Essende's profile ↗
The players most similar to Samuel Essende are Myron Boadu, Borja Mayoral, Thijs Dallinga. Doppel rates Myron Boadu (VfL Bochum 1848) a 78/100 overall match — 79/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Elijah Adebayo scores 76/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Samuel Essende
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 23 | €3.8m | 79 | 78 |
| 2 | Borja Mayoralsimilar↗ | Getafe | 26 | €6.3m | 83 | 77 |
| 3 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 23 | €9.8m | 82 | 76 |
| 4 | Vedat Muriqisimilar↗ | Mallorca | 31 | €4.4m | 85 | 76 |
| 5 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €6.2m | 82 | 76 |
| 6 | Elijah Adebayosimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €1.9m | 89 | 76 |
| 7 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €5.5m | 71 | 76 |
| 8 | Moise Keansimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 24 | €33m | 79 | 76 |
| 9 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 22 | €21m | 86 | 75 |
| 10 | Mohamed Bambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 22 | €1.8m | 80 | 75 |
| 11 | Mateo Reteguisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €29m | 76 | 75 |
| 12 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 23 | €34m | 76 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samuel Essende
≈ 100% Samuel Essende · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Samuel Essende · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Samuel Essende · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Samuel Essende?
By Doppel's fit score, Myron Boadu (VfL Bochum 1848) is the closest profile to Samuel Essende, with a 78/100 overall match. Borja Mayoral and Thijs Dallinga are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Samuel Essende?
Yes. Elijah Adebayo (Luton Town) plays a similar striker role and rates 76/100 at roughly €1.9m.
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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