Who should replace Brice Samba?
GKStade Rennais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrice Samba's profile ↗
Brice Samba is a goalkeeper for Stade Rennais in Ligue 1, with 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Samba include Janis Blaswich from RB Leipzig, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Tom de Graaff from PEC Zwolle, also with a fit score of 83/100. Players similar to Samba, such as Bernd Leno and Justin Heekeren, also demonstrate strong tactical fits for the role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bernd Lenosimilar↗ | Fulham | 34 | €5.5m | 97 | 81 |
| 2 | Justin Heekerensimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €500k | 95 | 82 |
| 3 | Janis Blaswichsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 35 | €700k | 95 | 83 |
| 4 | Tom de Graaffsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €1.0m | 95 | 83 |
| 5 | Gavin Bazunusimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €7.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Hans Christian Bernatsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 26 | €1.0m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Marvin Schwäbesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 31 | €3.2m | 94 | 86 |
| 8 | Tim Schreibersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €900k | 93 | 93 |
| 9 | Erdem Canpolatsimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 25 | €600k | 93 | 82 |
| 10 | Tobe Leysensimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 24 | €4.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 11 | Ørjan Nylandsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 36 | €800k | 93 | 82 |
| 12 | Oliver Baumannsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 36 | €2.7m | 93 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Brice Samba
≈ 100% Brice Samba · strong: Touches, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Brice Samba · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Brice Samba · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Brice Samba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Bernd Leno (Fulham) does the closest job to Brice Samba, at 97/100 on profile. Justin Heekeren and Janis Blaswich follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Brice Samba?
Yes — Justin Heekeren (FC Schalke 04) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €500k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Brice Samba?
Doppel learns Brice Samba's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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