Players like Samson Baidoo
CBRC Lens · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamson Baidoo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Samson Baidoo are Fabian Schär, Ozan Kabak, Jimmy Dunne. Doppel rates Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daniel Tonoli scores 86/100 at about €3.8m. Data as of October 2026.
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Samson Baidoo is an aggressive front-foot centre-back who excels in disrupting opposition play and contributing offensively. With a Sofascore rating in the top 7% of his peers, he showcases his quality by winning possession in the attacking third and scoring goals — a rare trait for his position. While his aerial duels could improve, Baidoo's ability to impact games makes him a valuable asset, despite some concerns over his injury history.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 34 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Samson Baidoo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | River Plate | 30 | €4.1m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samson Baidoo
≈ 100% Samson Baidoo · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Samson Baidoo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Samson Baidoo · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Samson Baidoo?
Statistically, Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) is the closest look-alike to Samson Baidoo — a 85/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Samson Baidoo?
By Doppel's fit score, Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Samson Baidoo, with a 85/100 overall match. Ozan Kabak and Jimmy Dunne are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Samson Baidoo?
Yes. Daniel Tonoli (Modena) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €3.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Samson Baidoo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Samson Baidoo's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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