Who should replace Sam Greenwood?
CAM/LW/CMPreston North End · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Greenwood's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Sam Greenwood, the best-fitting attacking midfielders are Steven Skrzybski, Anis Mehmeti, Younes Taha. Steven Skrzybski (Holstein Kiel) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Steven Skrzybski at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Sam Greenwood
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steven Skrzybskisimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 34 | €500k | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Anis Mehmetisimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €15m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 94 | 88 |
| 4 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €18m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Abbosbek Fayzullaevsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €6.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €14m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 28 | €21m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Mateo Coronelsimilar↗ | Atlético Tucumán | 28 | €2.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Antoine Colassinsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Pablo Sarabiasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €3.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Greenwood
≈ 100% Sam Greenwood · strong: Big chances created, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Sam Greenwood · strong: Big chances created, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sam Greenwood · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam Greenwood?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Steven Skrzybski (Holstein Kiel) does the closest job to Sam Greenwood, at 94/100 on profile. Anis Mehmeti and Younes Taha follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sam Greenwood?
Yes — Steven Skrzybski (Holstein Kiel) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sam Greenwood?
Doppel learns Sam Greenwood's role profile from his 2024/25 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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