Players like Samuel Bastien
CM/CDMFortuna Sittard · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamuel Bastien's profile ↗
The players most similar to Samuel Bastien are Jon Eceizabarrena, Ozan Kökçü, Nermin Karić. Doppel rates Jon Eceizabarrena (Real Sociedad B) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jon Eceizabarrena scores 83/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Samuel Bastien is a creative central midfielder, adept at orchestrating play from deep with his accurate crossing and ability to create key chances. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom tier of his positional peers, his vision and passing ability stand out, making him a valuable asset in transition. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, as he has missed significant time over the past few seasons, impacting his overall contributions on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Big chances created. Availability: 48 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Samuel Bastien
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Eceizabarrenasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €200k | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Ozan Kökçüsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 28 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Francisco González Metillisimilar↗ | Club Atlético Belgrano | 29 | €1.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Sonny Careysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €4.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Laurin Ulrichsimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 21 | €3.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Shinta Appelkampsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 26 | €1.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Karamoko Dembélésimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €2.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samuel Bastien
≈ 100% Samuel Bastien · medium reliability
≈ 100% Samuel Bastien · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Samuel Bastien · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Samuel Bastien?
Statistically, Jon Eceizabarrena (Real Sociedad B) is the closest look-alike to Samuel Bastien — a 83/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Samuel Bastien?
By Doppel's fit score, Jon Eceizabarrena (Real Sociedad B) is the closest profile to Samuel Bastien, with a 83/100 overall match. Ozan Kökçü and Nermin Karić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Samuel Bastien?
Yes. Jon Eceizabarrena (Real Sociedad B) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Samuel Bastien?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Samuel Bastien's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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