Players like Thomas Meunier
RBSunderland · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Meunier's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thomas Meunier are Anton Gaaei, Kyriani Sabbe, Rasmus Kristensen. Doppel rates Anton Gaaei (AFC Ajax) a 89/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, William Furtado scores 86/100 at about €2.7m. Data as of October 2026.
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Thomas Meunier is a dynamic attacking right-back, adept at influencing the game in the final third with his precise passing and ability to contribute offensively. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 18% of his positional peers, showcasing his quality with accurate final-third passes and a strong tackle and interception rate. While he has struggled with injuries, limiting his availability, his attacking prowess and defensive contributions make him a valuable asset when fit.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Shots, Touches. Availability: 35 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thomas Meunier
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 95 | 89 |
| 2 | Kyriani Sabbesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €7.7m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €8.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Pedro Porrosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €42m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Lutsharel Geertruidasimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 26 | €22m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Marius Wolfsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €2.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Arthursimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 23 | €7.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Jonathan Clausssimilar↗ | Nice | 34 | €3.6m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Meunier
≈ 100% Thomas Meunier · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Thomas Meunier · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Thomas Meunier · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Thomas Meunier?
Statistically, Anton Gaaei (AFC Ajax) is the closest look-alike to Thomas Meunier — a 89/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Meunier?
By Doppel's fit score, Anton Gaaei (AFC Ajax) is the closest profile to Thomas Meunier, with a 89/100 overall match. Kyriani Sabbe and Rasmus Kristensen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thomas Meunier?
Yes. William Furtado (Cruzeiro) plays a similar right back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €2.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thomas Meunier?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thomas Meunier'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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