Cheaper alternatives to Luke Thomas
LBLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuke Thomas's profile ↗
Luke Thomas is a left-back for Leicester City in the Championship, with a market value of €5m. Players similar to Thomas include Tim Handwerker from Arminia Bielefeld, who has a fit score of 84/100 and a value of €1m, and Jeff Hardeveld from SC Telstar, also with a fit score of 84/100, valued at €0m. These options serve as cheaper alternatives to Luke Thomas while fulfilling a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 87 | 84 |
| 2 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 87 | 84 |
| 3 | Martin Fresesimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €2.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 83 | 83 |
| 8 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Callum Eldersimilar↗ | Derby County | 31 | €400k | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 84 | 82 |
| 11 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luke Thomas
≈ 100% Luke Thomas · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Luke Thomas · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Luke Thomas · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Luke Thomas?
Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 84/100 match to Luke Thomas.
Who is the best-value alternative to Luke Thomas?
Tim Handwerker offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €600k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Luke Thomas?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Luke 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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