Players like Rodrigo Sam
CB/RBJuventude · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Sam's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rodrigo Sam are Ze Vitor, Caleb Taylor, Dan Zagadou. Doppel rates Ze Vitor (CD Nacional) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dan Zagadou scores 81/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Rodrigo Sam is a robust defensive stalwart, excelling as a centre-back and right-back with a strong aerial presence. His impressive stats place him in the top 5% for aerial duels won, showcasing his ability to dominate in the air, while his solid clearance rate underlines his defensive reliability. Although he has faced injury challenges recently, his overall quality still stands out, making him a dependable choice for any backline in need of a commanding figure.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances, Duels won. Availability: 47 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rodrigo Sam
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €5.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 86 | 84 |
| 12 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Sam
≈ 100% Rodrigo Sam · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Sam · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Sam · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Rodrigo Sam?
Statistically, Ze Vitor (CD Nacional) is the closest look-alike to Rodrigo Sam — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo Sam?
By Doppel's fit score, Ze Vitor (CD Nacional) is the closest profile to Rodrigo Sam, with a 81/100 overall match. Caleb Taylor and Dan Zagadou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rodrigo Sam?
Yes. Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rodrigo Sam?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rodrigo Sam's 2025 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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