Players like Sandro Lima
STFC Alverca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSandro Lima's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sandro Lima are Andri Guðjohnsen, Dženan Pejčinović, Koen Kostons. Doppel rates Andri Guðjohnsen (Blackburn Rovers) a 80/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luka Kulenović scores 79/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Sandro Lima is a seasoned target man whose experience shines through in his durability and aerial presence. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 8% of his peers, he excels in defensive contributions, ranking in the top 26% for clearances, showcasing his ability to contribute beyond just scoring. With an impressive record of no games missed over the past three seasons, Lima remains a reliable option, though his attacking output and creativity have waned in recent years.
Strengths: Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sandro Lima
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andri Guðjohnsensimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 24 | €2.7m | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Koen Kostonssimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Roberto Fernándezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €10m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 22 | €31m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Keisuke Gotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 21 | €9.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €1.4m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sandro Lima
≈ 100% Sandro Lima · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Sandro Lima · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Sandro Lima · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sandro Lima?
By Doppel's fit score, Andri Guðjohnsen (Blackburn Rovers) is the closest profile to Sandro Lima, with a 80/100 overall match. Dženan Pejčinović and Koen Kostons are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sandro Lima?
Yes. Luka Kulenović (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sandro Lima?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sandro Lima'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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