Who should replace Sammie Szmodics?
CAMDerby County · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSammie Szmodics's profile ↗
Sammie Szmodics is an attacking midfielder for Derby County in the Championship, having made 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Szmodics, Patrick Brouwer from SC Telstar offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Danny Schmidt and Julian Justvan also provide viable alternatives with fit scores of 79/100 and 81/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Schmidtsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 23 | €400k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Victor Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 30 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Francis Onyekasimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 19 | €11m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Odysseus Velanassimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Boulaye Diasimilar↗ | Lazio | 30 | €4.9m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Chukisimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 22 | €8.7m | 88 | 76 |
| 11 | Mathis Suraysimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €3.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Cengiz Ündersimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 29 | €3.8m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sammie Szmodics
≈ 100% Sammie Szmodics · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Sammie Szmodics · strong: xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sammie Szmodics · strong: Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sammie Szmodics?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Danny Schmidt (Fortuna Düsseldorf) does the closest job to Sammie Szmodics, at 93/100 on profile. Patrick Brouwer and Julian Justvan follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sammie Szmodics?
Yes — Danny Schmidt (Fortuna Düsseldorf) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sammie Szmodics?
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