Who should replace Sam Clucas?
CM/LMRotherham United · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Clucas's profile ↗
Sam Clucas is a central midfielder/left midfielder for Rotherham United in the English Championship, with 32 appearances, 1 goal, and 2 assists in the 2023/24 season. The best replacements for Clucas include Gustavo Klismahn from Santa Clara, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Joel Silva from Boavista, with a fit score of 80/100. These players can effectively fulfil a similar role within the squad.
Best replacements for Sam Clucas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustavo Klismahnsimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €500k | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Fabrizio Caligarasimilar↗ | Ascoli | 26 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Alexander Nollenbergersimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 29 | €800k | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Pedro Limasimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 23 | €3.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Clucas
≈ 100% Sam Clucas · strong: Big chances created, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Sam Clucas · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Sam Clucas · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam Clucas?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gustavo Klismahn (Santa Clara) does the closest job to Sam Clucas, at 91/100 on profile. Joel Silva and Fabrizio Caligara follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sam Clucas?
Yes — Joel Silva (Boavista) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sam Clucas?
Doppel learns Sam Clucas's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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