Players like Sam Bell
LWBristol City · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Bell's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sam Bell are Mathis Suray, Marley Aké, Mame Thiam. Doppel rates Mathis Suray (Go Ahead Eagles) a 83/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mame Thiam scores 79/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Sam Bell is a workmanlike left winger who thrives on durability and consistent appearances, having missed no games in the last three seasons. However, his performance metrics reveal he struggles to impact matches significantly, sitting in the bottom 22% of his positional peers. While he shows commitment on the pitch, his lack of key contributions and duels won limits his effectiveness as a creative threat.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sam Bell
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathis Suraysimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €3.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Marley Akésimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 25 | €2.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 3 | Mame Thiamsimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 34 | €900k | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Lewis Dobbinsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 23 | €7.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | Diego Lópezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 6 | Keito Nakamurasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €11m | 86 | 79 |
| 7 | Shunsuke Mitosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €2.1m | 86 | 78 |
| 8 | Abdallah Simasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 25 | €4.9m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Javi Puadosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 28 | €7.0m | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Oliver Valaker Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €3.1m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 84 | 83 |
| 12 | Haji Wrightsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €17m | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Bell
≈ 100% Sam Bell · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Sam Bell · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Sam Bell · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam Bell?
By Doppel's fit score, Mathis Suray (Go Ahead Eagles) is the closest profile to Sam Bell, with a 83/100 overall match. Marley Aké and Mame Thiam are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sam Bell?
Yes. Mame Thiam (Pendikspor) plays a similar left winger role and rates 79/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sam Bell?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sam Bell's 2023/24 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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