Players like Romain Thomas
CBCaen · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRomain Thomas's profile ↗
The players most similar to Romain Thomas are Albin Demouchy, Gustavo Henrique, Cacá. Doppel rates Albin Demouchy (Guingamp) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Albin Demouchy scores 81/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Romain Thomas
Romain Thomas is a seasoned ball-playing centre-back, excelling in distributing accurate long balls that frequently unlock attacking transitions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 13% of his peers, he showcases elite quality on the pitch, boasting impressive durability this season with 37 appearances. While his tackling and dueling metrics raise concerns, his capability to orchestrate play from the back remains a standout strength, making him a crucial asset for Caen.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating. Availability: 29 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Romain Thomas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albin Demouchysimilar↗ | Guingamp | 24 | €100k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 90 | 88 |
| 4 | David Robert Batessimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Romain Thomas
≈ 100% Romain Thomas · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Romain Thomas · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Romain Thomas · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Romain Thomas?
By Doppel's fit score, Albin Demouchy (Guingamp) is the closest profile to Romain Thomas, with a 81/100 overall match. Gustavo Henrique and Cacá are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Romain Thomas?
Yes. Albin Demouchy (Guingamp) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Romain Thomas?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Romain Thomas's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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