Who should replace Sambou Soumano?
STLorient · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSambou Soumano's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Sambou Soumano, the best-fitting strikers are Ragnar Ache, Lukas Nmecha, Christian Kofane. Ragnar Ache (1. FC Köln) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ibrahima Niane at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Sambou Soumano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ragnar Achesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €9.4m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Christian Kofanesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 19 | €41m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €1.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Ibrahima Nianesimilar↗ | Angers | 25 | €1.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Conrad Hardersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €19m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Patrik Schicksimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 29 | €17m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Joaquin Panichellisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €32m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €24m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Ahmadou Bamba Diengsimilar↗ | Lorient | 25 | €16m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Betosimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Tammy Abrahamsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €17m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sambou Soumano
≈ 100% Sambou Soumano · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Sambou Soumano · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sambou Soumano · strong: Clearances, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sambou Soumano?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ragnar Ache (1. FC Köln) does the closest job to Sambou Soumano, at 94/100 on profile. Lukas Nmecha and Christian Kofane follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sambou Soumano?
Yes — Ibrahima Niane (Angers) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.0m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sambou Soumano?
Doppel learns Sambou Soumano's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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