Malick Thiaw — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
centre back · Newcastle United · ENG-Premier League · age 25 · €41m
Malick Thiaw is an aggressive front-foot defender who excels in aerial duels and contributes significantly to set pieces, evidenced by his impressive goal tally for a centre-back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 28% of his peers, he showcases elite attributes in expected goals and shot volume, making him a threat in the opponent's box. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed a notable number of games over the past few seasons.
Strengths
- xG + xA /90
- Aerial duels won /90
- Non-penalty goals /90
- Shots /90
Weaknesses
- Possession won in att. third /90
- Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
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FAQ
- Who is most similar to Malick Thiaw?
- The players most statistically similar to Malick Thiaw (centre back) are Marc Guéhi, Jacobo Ramón, Juan Foyth, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Malick Thiaw play?
- Malick Thiaw plays as a centre back for Newcastle United in the ENG-Premier League.
- What is Malick Thiaw's market value?
- Malick Thiaw's market value is €41m.
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