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 October 2026.
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Sam McCallum is a dynamic left-back with a robust defensive profile, excelling in aerial duels and tackles, making him an elite presence in his position. With a Sofascore rating in the top 16% of his peers, he showcases remarkable reliability and endurance, having missed only 14 games in the last three seasons. While he may not be a significant threat in the attacking third, his defensive prowess and ability to win duels consistently make him a valuable asset for Sheffield United.
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↗ | Real Betis | 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↗ | Galatasaray | 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↗ | Başakşehir FK | 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 closest look-alike to Sam McCallum?
Statistically, Juninho Capixaba (Red Bull Bragantino) is the closest look-alike to Sam McCallum — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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