Players like Michael Smith
STPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Smith's profile ↗
The players most similar to Michael Smith are Levente Szabó, Ivan Azón, Oscar Vilhelmsson. Doppel rates Levente Szabó (Eintracht Braunschweig) a 77/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Levente Szabó scores 77/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Michael Smith is a robust, aerially dominant striker known for his physical presence and ability to win duels, making him a key asset in offensive and defensive set-pieces. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 48% of his peers, he combines durability—having missed no games in the last three seasons—with a knack for clearances and aerial duels. While he's not known for dribbling, his strengths in the air and ability to hold off defenders make him a formidable option in attack.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Michael Smith
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levente Szabósimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €500k | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Ivan Azónsimilar↗ | Getafe | 24 | €5.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Oscar Vilhelmssonsimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 23 | €600k | 89 | 76 |
| 4 | Brandon Bokangusimilar↗ | Nancy | 27 | €600k | 89 | 76 |
| 5 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Thomas Robinetsimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 30 | €800k | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Omar Sadiksimilar↗ | Pau FC | 22 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Sam Smithsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 28 | €1.2m | 87 | 76 |
| 9 | Sydney van Hooijdonksimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.0m | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Juanmi Latasasimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 25 | €1.5m | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Alvaro Garcia-Pascualsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 24 | €1.3m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Víctor Mollejosimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €300k | 86 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Smith
≈ 100% Michael Smith · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Michael Smith · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Michael Smith · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Michael Smith?
Statistically, Levente Szabó (Eintracht Braunschweig) is the closest look-alike to Michael Smith — a 77/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Michael Smith?
By Doppel's fit score, Levente Szabó (Eintracht Braunschweig) is the closest profile to Michael Smith, with a 77/100 overall match. Ivan Azón and Oscar Vilhelmsson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Michael Smith?
Yes. Levente Szabó (Eintracht Braunschweig) plays a similar striker role and rates 77/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Michael Smith?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Michael Smith'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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