Players like Michael Smith
STPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Smith's profile ↗
Michael Smith is a striker for Preston North End in the Championship, having made 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist. Players similar to Smith include Levente Szabó from Eintracht Braunschweig with a fit score of 77/100, and Ivan Azón from Real Zaragoza, also with a fit score of 77/100. Other comparable options are Brandon Bokangu from Nancy (fit 76/100) and Luka Kulenović from Heracles Almelo (fit 78/100).
About Michael Smith
Michael Smith is a robust aerial threat and a physical presence in the attacking line, excelling as a target man. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 27% of his peers, showcasing his overall quality. With top-tier metrics in clearances and aerial duels, he dominates in contested situations, making him a reliable option in both attacking and defensive phases. Remarkably durable, he has missed no games in the last three seasons, underlining his reliability on the pitch.
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↗ | Real Zaragoza | 24 | €5.2m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Brandon Bokangusimilar↗ | Nancy | 27 | €600k | 89 | 76 |
| 4 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Thomas Robinetsimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 30 | €800k | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Omar Sadiksimilar↗ | Pau FC | 22 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Sam Smithsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 28 | €1.2m | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Juanmi Latasasimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 25 | €1.5m | 86 | 76 |
| 9 | Alvaro Garcia-Pascualsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 24 | €1.3m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Víctor Mollejosimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 25 | €300k | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | RWDM Brussels | 29 | €1.8m | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Adam Bareirosimilar↗ | Fortaleza | 30 | €3.6m | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
FAQ
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 Brandon Bokangu 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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