Players like Samuel Xavier
RBFluminense · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamuel Xavier's profile ↗
Samuel Xavier is a right-back for Fluminense in the BRA-Serie A, with 12 appearances and 968 minutes played in 2026. Players similar to Xavier include Victor Gómez from Sporting Braga, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Tomoki Iwata at Birmingham City, with a fit score of 82/100. Other comparable options are Jordan Teze of AS Monaco and Hidde ter Avest from FC Utrecht, both offering similar profiles.
About Samuel Xavier
Samuel Xavier is a reliable, ball-playing right-back known for his precise passing in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 17% of his positional peers, he demonstrates elite quality in creating opportunities, evidenced by his two assists this season. While not the strongest in aerial duels or clearances, his durability is a significant asset, having missed only 15 games in the last three seasons, showcasing his dependability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Samuel Xavier
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Gómezsimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €9.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Jordan Tezesimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €16m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Hidde ter Avestsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 29 | €900k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | César Azpilicuetasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 37 | €200k* | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Waren Kamanzisimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €1.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Djibril Sidibésimilar↗ | Toulouse | 34 | €1.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Lewin Blumsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €1.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Roland Sallaisimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 29 | €15m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Josha Vagnomansimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Wagner Pinasimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 24 | €11m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Marnon Buschsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €1.1m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samuel Xavier
≈ 100% Samuel Xavier · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Samuel Xavier · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Samuel Xavier · strong: Key passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Samuel Xavier?
By Doppel's fit score, Victor Gómez (Sporting Braga) is the closest profile to Samuel Xavier, with a 81/100 overall match. Tomoki Iwata and Jordan Teze are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Samuel Xavier?
Yes. César Azpilicueta (Atlético Madrid) plays a similar right back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €200k*.
How does Doppel find players similar to Samuel Xavier?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Samuel Xavier's 2026 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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