Who should replace Samu?
CAM/CMVitória SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamu's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Samu, the best-fitting attacking midfielders are Lance Duijvestijn, Sergio Arribas, Carel Eiting. Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna Sittard) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jens Toornstra at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Samu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Sergio Arribassimilar↗ | Almería | 25 | €19m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Matteo Tramonisimilar↗ | Pisa | 26 | €4.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 37 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Steven Skrzybskisimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 34 | €500k | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 91 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samu
≈ 100% Samu · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Samu · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Samu · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Samu?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna Sittard) does the closest job to Samu, at 94/100 on profile. Sergio Arribas and Carel Eiting follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Samu?
Yes — Jens Toornstra (FC Utrecht) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Samu?
Doppel learns Samu's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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