Who should replace Junior Sambia?
RB/RMEmpoli · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJunior Sambia's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Junior Sambia, the best-fitting right backs are Matty Cash, Nordi Mukiele, Robert Skov. Matty Cash (Aston Villa) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Danny da Costa at about €1.1m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Junior Sambia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Cashsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €20m | 91 | 75 |
| 2 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 28 | €15m | 88 | 75 |
| 3 | Robert Skovsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 20 | €19m | 87 | 76 |
| 5 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €8.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 6 | Timothy Weahsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €18m | 86 | 77 |
| 7 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.1m | 86 | 76 |
| 8 | Lilian Raolisoasimilar↗ | Angers | 25 | €4.1m | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 22 | €48m | 86 | 75 |
| 10 | Mehdi Lérissimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €1.9m | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Kristoffer Ajersimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €20m | 86 | 76 |
| 12 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €11m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Junior Sambia
≈ 100% Junior Sambia · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Junior Sambia · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Junior Sambia · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Junior Sambia?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matty Cash (Aston Villa) does the closest job to Junior Sambia, at 91/100 on profile. Nordi Mukiele and Robert Skov follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Junior Sambia?
Yes — Danny da Costa (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar right back role at roughly €1.1m, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Junior Sambia?
Doppel learns Junior Sambia's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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