Players like Thomas Kristensen
CB/RB/LBUdinese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Kristensen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thomas Kristensen are Michael Keane, Lucas Noubi, Gael Alonso. Doppel rates Michael Keane (Everton) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leandro Cabrera scores 80/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Thomas Kristensen is a robust defensive presence, excelling as a ball-playing centre-back with a knack for scoring. Despite being in the bottom 45% of his positional peers, he stands out for his elite ability to clear threats and win aerial duels, complemented by an impressive goal-scoring record for a defender. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, limiting his contributions at crucial moments.
Strengths: Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won. Availability: 24 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thomas Kristensen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Lucas Noubisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 21 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Kristensen
≈ 100% Thomas Kristensen · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Thomas Kristensen · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Thomas Kristensen · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Kristensen?
By Doppel's fit score, Michael Keane (Everton) is the closest profile to Thomas Kristensen, with a 80/100 overall match. Lucas Noubi and Gael Alonso are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thomas Kristensen?
Yes. Leandro Cabrera (Espanyol) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thomas Kristensen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thomas Kristensen's 2025/26 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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