Who should replace Samu?
CAM/CMVitória SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamu's profile ↗
Samu is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Vitória SC in the Primeira Liga, aged 30, with a market value of €2m. The best replacement for Samu based on tactical fit is Lance Duijvestijn of Fortuna Sittard, who boasts a fit score of 86/100. Other notable options include Senny Mayulu from Paris Saint-Germain with a fit score of 85/100 and Teun Koopmeiners of Atalanta, who has a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Callum O'Haresimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 28 | €5.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €27m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Abbosbek Fayzullaevsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €6.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samu
≈ 100% Samu · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Samu · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Samu · strong: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90
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. Teun Koopmeiners and Enzo Le Fée follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Samu?
Yes — Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 86/100 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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