Players like Thibault De Smet
LBParis FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThibault De Smet's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thibault De Smet are Sergi Cardona, Javier Hernández, Isaak Touré. Doppel rates Sergi Cardona (Villarreal) a 77/100 overall match — 77/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yuri Berchiche scores 76/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Thibault De Smet
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 25 | €8.6m | 77 | 77 |
| 2 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €1.9m | 80 | 77 |
| 3 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 82 | 77 |
| 4 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Empoli | 27 | €2.1m | 83 | 77 |
| 5 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 35 | €900k | 81 | 76 |
| 6 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 73 | 76 |
| 7 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €3.7m | 74 | 76 |
| 8 | Youssef Enriquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 20 | €4.3m | 77 | 76 |
| 9 | Tommaso Augellosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 30 | €1.2m | 80 | 75 |
| 10 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 28 | €3.0m | 77 | 75 |
| 11 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 73 | 75 |
| 12 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 27 | €2.3m | 78 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thibault De Smet
≈ 100% Thibault De Smet · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Thibault De Smet · strong: Accurate crosses, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Thibault De Smet · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thibault De Smet?
By Doppel's fit score, Sergi Cardona (Villarreal) is the closest profile to Thibault De Smet, with a 77/100 overall match. Javier Hernández and Isaak Touré are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thibault De Smet?
Yes. Yuri Berchiche (Athletic Club) plays a similar left back role and rates 76/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thibault De Smet?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thibault De Smet's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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