Players like Samuel Essende
STFC Augsburg · 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 (Nottingham Forest) 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 October 2026.
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Samuel Essende is a dynamic penalty-box poacher, thriving on his ability to convert chances into goals, as evidenced by his impressive 15 goals in 31 appearances this season. With elite aerial prowess, ranking in the top 9% for aerial duels won, he’s a constant threat on set pieces and crosses. His durability is a standout attribute, missing only two games in three seasons, making him a reliable asset for any attack. While his playmaking numbers may not shine, his ability to finish in tight spaces sets him apart as a key offensive weapon.
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↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €26m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 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↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €19m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Steve Ngourasimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €4.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Como | 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 | Viktor Gyökeressimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €61m | 86 | 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 closest look-alike to Samuel Essende?
Statistically, Liam Delap (Nottingham Forest) is the closest look-alike to Samuel Essende — a 79/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Samuel Essende?
By Doppel's fit score, Liam Delap (Nottingham Forest) 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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