Players like Sam Smith
STWrexham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Smith's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sam Smith are Milan Zonneveld, Pape Moussa Fall, Oskar Zawada. Doppel rates Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) a 85/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Milan Zonneveld scores 85/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Sam Smith
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Haris Tabakovićsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 32 | €3.6m | 95 | 82 |
| 7 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €18m | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Gustaf Nilssonsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 29 | €2.0m | 84 | 81 |
| 11 | Nikola Štulićsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €3.2m | 83 | 80 |
| 12 | Daniel Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 23 | €4.8m | 82 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Smith
≈ 100% Sam Smith · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Sam Smith · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Sam Smith · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam Smith?
By Doppel's fit score, Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) is the closest profile to Sam Smith, with a 85/100 overall match. Pape Moussa Fall and Oskar Zawada are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sam Smith?
Yes. Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar striker role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sam Smith?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sam 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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