Who should replace Rodrigo Sam?
CB/RBJuventude · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Sam's profile ↗
Rodrigo Sam is a centre-back/right-back for Juventude in the Brazilian Serie A, with 18 appearances in 2025. For those seeking the best replacement for Sam, Ze Vitor from CD Nacional offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 81/100, while Thalisson from Gençlerbirliği also presents a solid alternative, achieving a fit score of 79/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Gençlerbirliği | 28 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Lorenco Šimićsimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 30 | €700k | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Jarrad Branthwaitesimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €41m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Luka Lochoshvilisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Sinaly Diomandésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 25 | €6.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Seid Koraćsimilar↗ | Venezia | 25 | €1.4m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Sam
≈ 100% Rodrigo Sam · low reliability
≈ 100% Rodrigo Sam · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Sam · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo Sam?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thalisson (Gençlerbirliği) does the closest job to Rodrigo Sam, at 92/100 on profile. Ze Vitor and Lorenco Šimić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rodrigo Sam?
Yes — Thalisson (Gençlerbirliği) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rodrigo Sam?
Doppel learns Rodrigo Sam's role profile from his 2025 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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