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 September 2026.
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Sam McCallum is a robust, defensively-minded left-back with an impressive aerial presence and tenacity in duels, ranking in the top 5% of his peers for duels won. His exceptional ability to tackle and intercept makes him a reliable defensive asset, contributing significantly to Sheffield United's backline. With only a few games missed over the last three seasons, his durability adds to his appeal as a dependable player. While he may not excel in winning possession in the attacking third, his defensive strengths firmly establish him as a top performer in his position.
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 · 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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