Players like Sam Gallagher
STStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Gallagher's profile ↗
Sam Gallagher is a striker for Stoke City in the Championship, with 19 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Gallagher include Michael Smith from Sheffield Wednesday, who has a fit score of 77/100, and Phillip Tietz of FC Augsburg, also with a fit score of 77/100. Other comparable options are Kyle Joseph from Hull City and Toni Martínez from Deportivo Alavés, both showcasing similar attributes and scoring potential.
About Sam Gallagher
Sam Gallagher is a robust target man who thrives in aerial battles and defensive clearances, making him a valuable asset in physical contests. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom half of his positional peers, his ability to dominate in the air and win duels showcases his strength in defensive scenarios. With just nine games missed over the last three seasons, he has proven to be a durable option for Stoke City, though his contributions in build-up play could use improvement.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sam Gallagher
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 35 | €200k | 87 | 77 |
| 2 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.8m | 85 | 77 |
| 3 | Kyle Josephsimilar↗ | Hull City | 25 | €5.8m | 85 | 76 |
| 4 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 84 | 76 |
| 5 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 84 | 77 |
| 6 | Federico Viñassimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 28 | €3.6m | 83 | 76 |
| 7 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 22 | €700k | 83 | 78 |
| 8 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.7m | 83 | 78 |
| 9 | Keisuke Gotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 21 | €9.3m | 83 | 77 |
| 10 | Junior Adamusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 25 | €2.8m | 82 | 76 |
| 11 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €1.4m | 82 | 78 |
| 12 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €8.4m | 82 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Gallagher
≈ 100% Sam Gallagher · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Sam Gallagher · strong: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Sam Gallagher · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam Gallagher?
By Doppel's fit score, Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) is the closest profile to Sam Gallagher, with a 77/100 overall match. Phillip Tietz and Kyle Joseph are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sam Gallagher?
Yes. Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar striker role and rates 77/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sam Gallagher?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sam Gallagher's 2025/26 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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