Players like Brice Samba
GKStade Rennais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrice Samba's profile ↗
The players most similar to Brice Samba are Tom de Graaff, Gavin Bazunu, Hans Christian Bernat. Doppel rates Tom de Graaff (PEC Zwolle) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Müller scores 84/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Brice Samba is a ball-playing goalkeeper who excels in building play from the back, showcasing impressive xG and xA contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 31% of his peers, he stands out for his accurate long balls and ability to initiate attacks, complemented by solid performances in aerial duels. His remarkable durability, missing just one game in three seasons, further solidifies his status as a reliable presence in goal for Stade Rennais.
Strengths: xG + xA, Key passes, Accurate long balls. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Brice Samba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom de Graaffsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €1.0m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Gavin Bazunusimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €7.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Hans Christian Bernatsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 26 | €1.0m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Marvin Schwäbesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 31 | €3.2m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Tim Schreibersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €900k | 93 | 93 |
| 6 | Andreas Jungdalsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €3.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Jasper Schendelaarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 88 |
| 8 | Kevin Müllersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 35 | €300k | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Taishi Brandon Nozawasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €3.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Lucas Chevaliersimilar↗ | Lille | 25 | €26m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Nahuel Nollsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 23 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Brice Samba
≈ 100% Brice Samba · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Brice Samba · strong: Shots, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Touches /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Brice Samba · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Brice Samba?
By Doppel's fit score, Tom de Graaff (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Brice Samba, with a 83/100 overall match. Gavin Bazunu and Hans Christian Bernat are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Brice Samba?
Yes. Kevin Müller (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 84/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Brice Samba?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Brice Samba's 2025/26 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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