Players like Ellis Simms
STCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEllis Simms's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ellis Simms are Ayase Ueda, Milan Zonneveld, Chris Wood. Doppel rates Ayase Ueda (Feyenoord) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Milan Zonneveld scores 86/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Ellis Simms is a potent goal-scorer, showcasing his ability as a clinical finisher in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 44% of his peers, he consistently finds the net, evidenced by his impressive non-penalty goals per 90 minutes ranking in the top 24%. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only 2 games in the last three seasons, further solidifying his role as a reliable attacking option for Coventry City.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ellis Simms
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Ahmadou Bamba Diengsimilar↗ | Lorient | 26 | €16m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | George Hirstsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €11m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Mauro Icardisimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 33 | €4.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | Lille | 40 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 30 | €500k | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Mateusz Żukowskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €5.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Erling Haalandsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €240m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ellis Simms
≈ 100% Ellis Simms · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ellis Simms · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ellis Simms · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ellis Simms?
Statistically, Ayase Ueda (Feyenoord) is the closest look-alike to Ellis Simms — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ellis Simms?
By Doppel's fit score, Ayase Ueda (Feyenoord) is the closest profile to Ellis Simms, with a 83/100 overall match. Milan Zonneveld and Chris Wood are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ellis Simms?
Yes. Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar striker role and rates 86/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ellis Simms?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ellis Simms'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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