Players like Demba Thiam
RB/CBUS Boulogne Côte-d'Opale · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDemba Thiam's profile ↗
The players most similar to Demba Thiam are Bastian Allgeier, Alan Núñez, Bryan Reynolds. Doppel rates Bastian Allgeier (SSV Ulm 1846) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ivo Pinto scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Demba Thiam is a reliable, experienced right-back known for his precise crossing ability, ranking in the top 25% among his peers. Despite his age, he remains durable, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his fitness and reliability. While he may not excel in aerial duels or goal contributions, his defensive stability and crossing precision make him a valuable asset in building attacks from the back.
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 · 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?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Demba Thiam's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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