Who should replace Sam Long?
RB/CBOxford United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Long's profile ↗
Sam Long is a right-back/centre-back for Oxford United in the Championship, with 40 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Long include Lasse Rosenboom from Holstein Kiel, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Tristan Crama of Millwall, with a fit score of 84/100. For those searching for the best replacement for Sam Long, these players offer strong tactical fits.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €1.3m | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Yan Valerysimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 27 | €1.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Niccolò Pierozzisimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €4.2m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Long
≈ 100% Sam Long · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Sam Long · strong: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sam Long · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam Long?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Taha Altıkardeş (Göztepe) does the closest job to Sam Long, at 93/100 on profile. Lasse Rosenboom and Dies Janse follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sam Long?
Yes — Lewis Schouten (AZ Alkmaar) plays a similar right back role at roughly €700k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sam Long?
Doppel learns Sam Long's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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