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 October 2026.
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Sam Bell is a hard-working left winger known for his durability and tenacity on the pitch. However, his current Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 22% of his positional peers, reflecting challenges in impactful contributions like key passes and duels won. While he remains a reliable presence with no games missed over the last three seasons, he will need to enhance his creativity and effectiveness to elevate his game in the Championship.
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↗ | Eyüpspor | 34 | €900k | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Felix Vásimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 28 | €1.0m | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Lewis Dobbinsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 23 | €7.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Diego Lópezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 7 | Keito Nakamurasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €11m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Shunsuke Mitosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €2.1m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Abdallah Simasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €4.9m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Javi Puadosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 28 | €7.0m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Oliver Valaker Edvardsensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 27 | €3.1m | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 84 | 83 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Sam Bell?
Statistically, Mathis Suray (Go Ahead Eagles) is the closest look-alike to Sam Bell — a 83/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Eyüpspor) 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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