Who should replace Sam Long?
RB/CBOxford United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Long's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Sam Long, the best-fitting right backs are Taha Altıkardeş, Theo Barbet, Danny da Costa. Taha Altıkardeş (Göztepe) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Theo Barbet at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Sam Long
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Theo Barbetsimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 25 | €300k | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €1.3m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Yan Valerysimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 27 | €1.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Sam Long · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, 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 92/100 on profile. Theo Barbet and Danny da Costa follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sam Long?
Yes — Theo Barbet (Almere City FC) plays a similar right back role at roughly €300k, a 83/100 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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