Players like Demba Thiam
RB/CBUS Boulogne Côte-d'Opale · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDemba Thiam's profile ↗
Demba Thiam is a right-back/centre-back for US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale in Ligue 2, with 32 appearances and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Thiam include Alan Núñez from CD Nacional, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Bastian Allgeier from SSV Ulm 1846, with a fit score of 81/100. These players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Demba Thiam
Demba Thiam is a reliable, experienced right-back known for his accurate crossing ability. Despite being in the bottom 14% of his positional peers overall, his consistency and durability shine through, with no games missed in the last three seasons. While he may not dominate in aerial duels or attacking metrics, his dependable presence and crossing precision make him a solid choice in defensive roles.
Strengths: Accurate crosses. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Demba Thiam
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bastian Allgeiersimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 24 | €800k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Alan Núñezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 22 | €900k | 89 | 86 |
| 3 | Bryan Reynoldssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Marlon Fosseysimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 28 | €3.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Ivo Pintosimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 36 | €300k | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Jonas Sternersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €700k | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Lewin Blumsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Eirik Wichnesimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 29 | €300k | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Issa Kaborésimilar↗ | Wrexham | 25 | €4.1m | 87 | 85 |
| 10 | Ryan Alebiosusimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €1.4m | 86 | 85 |
| 11 | Rafael Pinto Pedrosasimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 19 | €4.8m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Jano Ter-Horstsimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 24 | €1.2m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Demba Thiam
≈ 100% Demba Thiam · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Demba Thiam · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Demba Thiam · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Demba Thiam?
By Doppel's fit score, Bastian Allgeier (SSV Ulm 1846) is the closest profile to Demba Thiam, with a 81/100 overall match. Alan Núñez and Bryan Reynolds are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Demba Thiam?
Yes. Ivo Pinto (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar right back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Demba Thiam?
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