Players like Sam Clucas
CM/LMRotherham United · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Clucas's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sam Clucas are Gustavo Klismahn, Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp, Irakli Yegoian. Doppel rates Gustavo Klismahn (Santa Clara) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gustavo Klismahn scores 81/100 at about €500k. Data as of August 2026.
About Sam Clucas
Sam Clucas is a tenacious central midfielder known for his ability to win possession in the attacking third and deliver accurate crosses, making him a valuable asset in build-up play. While he may not dominate in touches or final-third passes, his aerial prowess and durability—having missed no games in the last three seasons—highlight his reliability on the pitch. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 46% of his positional peers, his strengths in key areas make him a solid contributor to Rotherham United's midfield.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sam Clucas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustavo Klismahnsimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €500k | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 87 | 84 |
| 6 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Clucas
≈ 100% Sam Clucas · strong: Big chances created, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Sam Clucas · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Sam Clucas · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam Clucas?
By Doppel's fit score, Gustavo Klismahn (Santa Clara) is the closest profile to Sam Clucas, with a 81/100 overall match. Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp and Irakli Yegoian are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sam Clucas?
Yes. Gustavo Klismahn (Santa Clara) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sam Clucas?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sam Clucas's 2023/24 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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