Who should replace Sam Smith?
STWrexham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Smith's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Sam Smith, the best-fitting strikers are Haris Tabaković, Paul Gladon, Tom Eaves. Haris Tabaković (Borussia M'gladbach) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Paul Gladon at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Sam Smith
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haris Tabakovićsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 32 | €3.6m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Paul Gladonsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 34 | €100k | 94 | 78 |
| 3 | Tom Eavessimilar↗ | Rotherham United | 34 | €100k | 94 | 77 |
| 4 | Josh Coburnsimilar↗ | Millwall | 24 | €7.4m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Marko Milovanovićsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 23 | €2.7m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | German Onugkhasimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 30 | €1.7m | 92 | 78 |
| 8 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Alexander Ahl Holmstromsimilar↗ | GAIS | 27 | €600k | 90 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Smith
≈ 100% Sam Smith · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Sam Smith · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Sam Smith · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam Smith?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Haris Tabaković (Borussia M'gladbach) does the closest job to Sam Smith, at 95/100 on profile. Paul Gladon and Tom Eaves follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sam Smith?
Yes — Paul Gladon (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar striker role at roughly €100k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sam Smith?
Doppel learns Sam Smith's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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