Players like Florian Thauvin
CAM/STRC Lens · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlorian Thauvin's profile ↗
The players most similar to Florian Thauvin are Isco, Kenan Yıldız, Xavi Simons. Doppel rates Isco (Real Betis) a 86/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Isco scores 86/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Florian Thauvin is a creative attacking midfielder with a knack for influencing games through precise crosses and incisive key passes, making him a top-tier playmaker in the league. With a Sofascore rating in the top 9% of his positional peers, he consistently generates scoring opportunities, evidenced by his impressive 11 goals and 6 assists this season. While his injury history raises concerns about reliability, his ability to unlock defenses with vision and accuracy remains a standout asset.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Big chances created. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Florian Thauvin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 97 | 86 |
| 2 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 97 | 87 |
| 3 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 97 | 87 |
| 4 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 96 | 86 |
| 5 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €98m | 96 | 85 |
| 6 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 23 | €103m | 96 | 84 |
| 7 | Cole Palmersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €92m | 96 | 86 |
| 8 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 96 | 85 |
| 9 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 96 | 84 |
| 10 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 95 | 85 |
| 11 | Endricksimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 20 | €42m | 95 | 85 |
| 12 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 95 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Florian Thauvin
≈ 100% Florian Thauvin · strong: Key passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Florian Thauvin · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Florian Thauvin · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Florian Thauvin?
By Doppel's fit score, Isco (Real Betis) is the closest profile to Florian Thauvin, with a 86/100 overall match. Kenan Yıldız and Xavi Simons are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Florian Thauvin?
Yes. Isco (Real Betis) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Florian Thauvin?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Florian Thauvin's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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