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, Calvin Brackelmann scores 84/100 at about €3.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Samson Baidoo is an aggressive front-foot centre-back who excels in both defensive contributions and attacking transitions, evidenced by his impressive Sofascore rating, placing him in the top 7% of his positional peers. With a knack for winning possession in the attacking third and contributing goals, he showcases a dynamic presence on the pitch. However, his aerial duel success could use improvement. Despite some injury concerns, his overall durability and consistent performance make him a valuable asset for RC Lens.
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↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Calvin Brackelmannsimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 27 | €3.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 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 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. Calvin Brackelmann (SC Paderborn 07) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €3.2m.
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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