Players like Sylla Sow
STNEC Nijmegen · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSylla Sow's profile ↗
Sylla Sow is a striker for NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, featuring in 33 matches this season with 7 goals and 1 assist. Players similar to Sow include Maximilian Beier from TSG Hoffenheim, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Vitor Roque of Palmeiras, with a fit score of 81/100. Joe Gelhardt from Hull City and Hwang Hee-chan of Wolverhampton also present comparable profiles, both scoring 80/100 in fit.
About Sylla Sow
Sylla Sow is a dynamic striker with a knack for finishing, showcasing his prowess as a penalty-box poacher with an impressive non-penalty goal rate that places him in the top 9% of his peers. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom 39%, his ability to successfully dribble and convert chances highlights his attacking threat. A reliable presence with few games missed this season, Sow's work rate is further demonstrated by his solid contributions in tackles and interceptions, making him a multifaceted option in the final third.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles, Finishing (npG − npxG /90).
12 players most similar to Sylla Sow
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Beiersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €43m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Vitor Roquesimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 21 | €39m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Hwang Hee-chansimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 30 | €5.5m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Mohamed Bambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 25 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Nice | 25 | €24m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Denis Drăguşsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | David Minsimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 27 | €1.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Franjo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 23 | €15m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Mohammed Fuseinisimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Chuba Akpomsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 31 | €3.4m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sylla Sow
≈ 100% Sylla Sow · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Sylla Sow · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Sylla Sow · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sylla Sow?
By Doppel's fit score, Maximilian Beier (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to Sylla Sow, with a 82/100 overall match. Vitor Roque and Joe Gelhardt are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sylla Sow?
Yes. David Min (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sylla Sow?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sylla Sow's 2023/24 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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