Who should replace Sam McCallum?
LB/LMSheffield United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam McCallum's profile ↗
Sam McCallum is a left-back/left midfielder for Sheffield United in the Championship. For those seeking the best replacement for McCallum, Sergi Cardona from Villarreal offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Juninho Capixaba from Red Bull Bragantino also presents an excellent option with a fit of 83/100. Both players can effectively fulfil similar roles on the pitch.
Best replacements for Sam McCallum
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juninho Capixabasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 29 | €7.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Charalampos Lykogiannissimilar↗ | Bologna | 33 | €1.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Lucas Dignesimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €5.5m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Oleksandr Zinchenkosimilar↗ | Arsenal | 30 | €8.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €8.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam McCallum
≈ 100% Sam McCallum · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sam McCallum · strong: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Sam McCallum · strong: Touches, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam McCallum?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Juninho Capixaba (Red Bull Bragantino) does the closest job to Sam McCallum, at 93/100 on profile. Sergi Cardona and Maximilian Mittelstädt follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sam McCallum?
Yes — Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar left back role at roughly €900k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sam McCallum?
Doppel learns Sam McCallum's role profile from his 2025/26 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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