Who should replace Cherif Ndiaye?
STSamsunspor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCherif Ndiaye's profile ↗
Cherif Ndiaye is a striker for Samsunspor in the Turkish Super Lig, with 23 appearances, 7 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Ndiaye, Bruno Duarte and Jonas Wind both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 80/100, while Che Adams and Taiwo Awoniyi follow closely with fits of 79/100.
Best replacements for Cherif Ndiaye
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruno Duartesimilar↗ | SC Farense | 30 | €3.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Che Adamssimilar↗ | Torino | 30 | €4.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Taiwo Awoniyisimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 29 | €7.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Nicolò Tresoldisimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 22 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Borja Iglesiassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 33 | €2.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Juan Santos da Silvasimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €13m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Alerrandrosimilar↗ | Vitória | 26 | €3.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cherif Ndiaye
≈ 100% Cherif Ndiaye · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Cherif Ndiaye · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Cherif Ndiaye · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cherif Ndiaye?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Bruno Duarte (SC Farense) does the closest job to Cherif Ndiaye, at 91/100 on profile. Che Adams and Jonas Wind follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Cherif Ndiaye?
Yes — Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.0m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Cherif Ndiaye?
Doppel learns Cherif Ndiaye'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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