Players like Patrick Bamford
STSheffield United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatrick Bamford's profile ↗
The players most similar to Patrick Bamford are Jean-Philippe Mateta, Ricky van Wolfswinkel, Dženan Pejčinović. Doppel rates Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ricky van Wolfswinkel scores 83/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Patrick Bamford is a penalty-box poacher with an eye for goal, thriving on creating and converting big chances. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 50% of his positional peers, he showcases elite scoring ability, averaging 12 goals in 28 appearances this season. While injury concerns have limited his availability, his knack for winning possession in the attacking third and contributing to goal-scoring opportunities solidifies his role as a crucial asset for Sheffield United.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA, Big chances created. Availability: 26 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Patrick Bamford
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €16m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €46m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Rodrigo Munizsimilar↗ | Fulham | 25 | €22m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Danny Welbecksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 36 | €3.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Odsonne Édouardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €11m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Nicolò Tresoldisimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 22 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 24 | €23m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patrick Bamford
≈ 100% Patrick Bamford · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Patrick Bamford · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Patrick Bamford · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Patrick Bamford?
Statistically, Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) is the closest look-alike to Patrick Bamford — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Patrick Bamford?
By Doppel's fit score, Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) is the closest profile to Patrick Bamford, with a 84/100 overall match. Ricky van Wolfswinkel and Dženan Pejčinović are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Patrick Bamford?
Yes. Ricky van Wolfswinkel (FC Twente) plays a similar striker role and rates 83/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Patrick Bamford?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Patrick Bamford'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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