Players like Samu
CAM/CMVitória SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamu's profile ↗
The players most similar to Samu are Patrick Brouwer, Kristian Hlynsson, David Tijanič. Doppel rates Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) a 87/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Patrick Brouwer scores 87/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Samu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 88 | 87 |
| 2 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | David Tijaničsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 29 | €1.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 87 | 85 |
| 8 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €2.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 87 | 85 |
| 12 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 37 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samu
≈ 100% Samu · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Samu · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Samu · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Samu?
By Doppel's fit score, Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) is the closest profile to Samu, with a 87/100 overall match. Kristian Hlynsson and David Tijanič are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Samu?
Yes. Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Samu?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Samu's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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