Cheaper alternatives to Thierry Small
LM/RWPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThierry Small's profile ↗
Thierry Small is a left midfielder/right winger for Preston North End in the Championship, with 41 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Small, consider Gyan de Regt from Excelsior, valued at €1m with a fit score of 80/100, or Edan Diop of Cercle Brugge, priced at €3m and a fit score of 78/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Thierry Small
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gyan de Regtsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €900k | 81 | 80 |
| 2 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 80 | 78 |
| 3 | Shunsuke Mitosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €2.1m | 81 | 77 |
| 4 | Sorrisosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 25 | €4.8m | 79 | 76 |
| 5 | Ivan Perišićsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 37 | €1.2m | 78 | 76 |
| 6 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 82 | 76 |
| 7 | Matthéo Xantippesimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 24 | €1.2m | 81 | 75 |
| 8 | Lucas Calodatsimilar↗ | Le Mans | 24 | €2.4m | 83 | 75 |
| 9 | Abbosbek Fayzullaevsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €6.5m | 77 | 75 |
| 10 | Evan’s Jean-Lambertsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 28 | €1.1m | 83 | 74 |
| 11 | Tommaso Corazzasimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €1.6m | 85 | 74 |
| 12 | Giacomo Quagliatasimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 26 | €2.1m | 83 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thierry Small
≈ 100% Thierry Small · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Thierry Small · strong: Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Thierry Small · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Thierry Small?
Gyan de Regt (Excelsior) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 80/100 match to Thierry Small.
Who is the best-value alternative to Thierry Small?
Gyan de Regt offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Thierry Small?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left midfielder) by how closely they match Thierry Small'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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