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 October 2026.
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Thomas Kristensen is a robust defensive presence, showcasing his strengths as an aggressive front-foot defender. Despite his overall quality placing him in the bottom 45% of his peers, he excels in clearances, aerial duels, and finishing, highlighting his ability to contribute both defensively and offensively with vital goals. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed a significant number of games over the past three seasons.
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↗ | Valencia | 26 | €7.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €64m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 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 closest look-alike to Thomas Kristensen?
Statistically, Michael Keane (Everton) is the closest look-alike to Thomas Kristensen — a 80/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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