Players like Adrien Thomasson
CM/CDM/CAMRC Lens · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdrien Thomasson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Adrien Thomasson are Pascal Groß, Rémy Cabella, Adam Wharton. Doppel rates Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) a 87/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Teji Savanier scores 86/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Adrien Thomasson is a dynamic central midfielder known for his exceptional playmaking ability and defensive contributions. Ranking in the top 27% of his peers, he excels in creating opportunities with key passes and a high xG + xA output, while also maintaining solid defensive stats with impressive tackle and interception numbers. Remarkably durable, he has missed no games in three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Key passes, xG + xA, Accurate crosses. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Adrien Thomasson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Adrien Thomasson
≈ 100% Adrien Thomasson · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Adrien Thomasson · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Adrien Thomasson · strong: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Adrien Thomasson?
By Doppel's fit score, Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest profile to Adrien Thomasson, with a 87/100 overall match. Rémy Cabella and Adam Wharton are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Adrien Thomasson?
Yes. Teji Savanier (Montpellier) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Adrien Thomasson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Adrien Thomasson's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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