Players like Sam Nombe
STRotherham United · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Nombe's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sam Nombe are Felix Tomi, Sondre Sørløkk, Leonardo Candellone. Doppel rates Felix Tomi (Bastia) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Cedric Gondo scores 76/100 at about €300k. Data as of August 2026.
About Sam Nombe
Sam Nombe is a durable target man who excels in aerial duels, showcasing his strength in physical contests. Despite a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 9% of his peers, his ability to win headers makes him a valuable asset in set-piece situations. However, his goal-scoring and shot production have been less impactful this season, indicating room for growth in finishing and overall attacking contribution.
Strengths: Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sam Nombe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Tomisimilar↗ | Bastia | 26 | €600k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Sondre Sørløkksimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 29 | €500k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Leonardo Candellonesimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 29 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Samuel Obengsimilar↗ | Huesca | 29 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Ivan Azónsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 24 | €5.2m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Eneko Jauregisimilar↗ | SD Amorebieta | 30 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Alvaro Garcia-Pascualsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 24 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Cedric Gondosimilar↗ | Reggiana | 30 | €300k | 90 | 76 |
| 9 | Enol Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 25 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Omar Sadiksimilar↗ | Pau FC | 22 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Víctor Mollejosimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 25 | €300k | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Jan Mlakarsimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €800k | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam Nombe?
By Doppel's fit score, Felix Tomi (Bastia) is the closest profile to Sam Nombe, with a 81/100 overall match. Sondre Sørløkk and Leonardo Candellone are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sam Nombe?
Yes. Cedric Gondo (Reggiana) plays a similar striker role and rates 76/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sam Nombe?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sam Nombe'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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