Players like Sam McCallum
LB/LMSheffield United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam McCallum's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sam McCallum are Juninho Capixaba, Sergi Cardona, Maximilian Mittelstädt. Doppel rates Juninho Capixaba (Red Bull Bragantino) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tim Handwerker scores 86/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Sam McCallum
Sam McCallum is a robust defensive left-back renowned for his aerial prowess and tenacious dueling ability, making him a formidable presence in both defensive and transitional phases. With a Sofascore rating in the top 21% of his positional peers, he consistently excels in winning aerial duels and tackles, showcasing his reliability and strength. While his contributions in the attacking third could improve, his durability, having missed only 14 games in three seasons, underscores his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sam McCallum
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juninho Capixabasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 29 | €7.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €8.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam McCallum
≈ 100% Sam McCallum · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sam McCallum · strong: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Sam McCallum · strong: Touches, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam McCallum?
By Doppel's fit score, Juninho Capixaba (Red Bull Bragantino) is the closest profile to Sam McCallum, with a 83/100 overall match. Sergi Cardona and Maximilian Mittelstädt are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sam McCallum?
Yes. Tim Handwerker (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar left back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sam McCallum?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sam McCallum's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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