Players like Thomas Meunier
RBTrabzonspor · 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 September 2026.
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Thomas Meunier is a dynamic attacking right-back, known for his ability to contribute effectively in the final third. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 22% of his positional peers, he excels in accurate passing and shot creation, showcasing his offensive prowess. While he has struggled with injuries, limiting his availability in recent seasons, his tactical intelligence and defensive contributions remain solid, making him a reliable option 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↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Pedro Porrosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €32m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Lutsharel Geertruidasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 26 | €22m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Marius Wolfsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €2.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Jonathan Clausssimilar↗ | Nice | 34 | €3.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 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, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /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 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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