Cheaper alternatives to Sorba Thomas
LWStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSorba Thomas's profile ↗
Sorba Thomas is a left winger for Stoke City in the English Championship, having made 45 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 10 goals and 11 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Thomas, consider Thorgan Hazard from RSC Anderlecht, Ivan Brnić from Başakşehir FK, or Gyan de Regt from Excelsior, all of whom have a fit score of 82/100 and are valued significantly lower, making them budget-friendly options in similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Ivan Brnićsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Gyan de Regtsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €900k | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €3.7m | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Tom Zimmerschiedsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 28 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Félix Correiasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €9.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Barış Atiksimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 31 | €900k | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Ivan Perišićsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 37 | €1.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Joseph Opokusimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €4.6m | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Ernest Muçisimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 25 | €12m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sorba Thomas
≈ 100% Sorba Thomas · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Sorba Thomas · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Sorba Thomas · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Sorba Thomas?
Gyan de Regt (Excelsior) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 82/100 match to Sorba Thomas.
Who is the best-value alternative to Sorba Thomas?
Thorgan Hazard offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €1.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Sorba Thomas?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left winger) by how closely they match Sorba Thomas's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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