Players like Sambou Soumano
STLorient · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSambou Soumano's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sambou Soumano are Christian Kofane, Lukas Nmecha, Conrad Harder. Doppel rates Christian Kofane (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yussuf Poulsen scores 82/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Sambou Soumano is a dynamic striker known for his aerial prowess and ability to deliver accurate long balls, making him a potent threat in transition. With a Sofascore rating in the top 29% of his peers, he consistently finds the back of the net, boasting 12 goals this season alone. His durability is impressive, having missed only two games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability as a key attacking asset for Lorient.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sambou Soumano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Kofanesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 20 | €41m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Conrad Hardersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €1.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Patrik Schicksimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 30 | €17m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €18m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 32 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €23m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Thierno Barrysimilar↗ | Villarreal | 24 | €31m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sambou Soumano
≈ 100% Sambou Soumano · strong: Shots, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Sambou Soumano · strong: xG + xA, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Sambou Soumano · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sambou Soumano?
By Doppel's fit score, Christian Kofane (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest profile to Sambou Soumano, with a 82/100 overall match. Lukas Nmecha and Conrad Harder are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sambou Soumano?
Yes. Yussuf Poulsen (RB Leipzig) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sambou Soumano?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sambou Soumano's 2025/26 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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