Players like Sam Smith
STWrexham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Smith's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sam Smith are Paul Gladon, Josh Coburn, Marko Milovanović. Doppel rates Paul Gladon (Fortuna Sittard) a 78/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Paul Gladon scores 78/100 at about €100k. Data as of September 2026.
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Sam Smith is a physical target man, excelling in aerial duels and defensive contributions, evidenced by his elite clearances and strong presence in duels. While he’s durable and has missed no games in three seasons, his overall Sofascore rating places him in the bottom tier of strikers, highlighting a need for improvement in goal-scoring consistency. Despite this, his ability to impact the game defensively makes him a reliable option in the Championship.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sam Smith
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Gladonsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 34 | €100k | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Josh Coburnsimilar↗ | Millwall | 24 | €7.4m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Marko Milovanovićsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 23 | €2.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Christoph Dafernersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 28 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Orri Óskarssonsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 22 | €21m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Smith
≈ 100% Sam Smith · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Sam Smith · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Sam Smith · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam Smith?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Gladon (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest profile to Sam Smith, with a 78/100 overall match. Josh Coburn and Marko Milovanović are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sam Smith?
Yes. Paul Gladon (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar striker role and rates 78/100 at roughly €100k.
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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