Players like Sam Byram
LB/RBLeeds United · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Byram's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sam Byram are Boy Kemper, Bjorn Meijer, Samukelo Kabini. Doppel rates Boy Kemper (NAC Breda) a 84/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Eirik Franke Saunes scores 83/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Sam Byram
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 83 | 83 |
| 3 | Samukelo Kabinisimilar↗ | Molde FK | 22 | €2.3m | 84 | 83 |
| 4 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 85 | 83 |
| 5 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 85 | 83 |
| 6 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 85 | 83 |
| 7 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 83 | 82 |
| 10 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 84 | 82 |
| 11 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 83 | 82 |
| 12 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Byram
≈ 100% Sam Byram · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sam Byram · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Sam Byram · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam Byram?
By Doppel's fit score, Boy Kemper (NAC Breda) is the closest profile to Sam Byram, with a 84/100 overall match. Bjorn Meijer and Samukelo Kabini are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sam Byram?
Yes. Eirik Franke Saunes (Bryne FK) plays a similar left back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sam Byram?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sam Byram's 2024/25 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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