Who should replace Sam Byram?
LB/RBLeeds United · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Byram's profile ↗
Sam Byram is a left-back/right-back for Leeds United in the Championship, with 36 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Byram, Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Club offers a tactical fit score of 83/100, while Ramy Bensebaini and Lukas Engel both present solid alternatives with fit scores of 81/100.
Best replacements for Sam Byram
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | €7.4m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Lukas Engelsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 28 | €3.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €8.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Kristoffer Haugensimilar↗ | Viking FK | 32 | €600k | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Juninho Capixabasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 29 | €7.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Byram
≈ 100% Sam Byram · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Sam Byram · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Sam Byram · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam Byram?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ramy Bensebaini (Borussia Dortmund) does the closest job to Sam Byram, at 94/100 on profile. Yuri Berchiche and Lukas Engel follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sam Byram?
Yes — Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar left back role at roughly €500k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sam Byram?
Doppel learns Sam Byram's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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