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 October 2026.
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Florian Thauvin is a creative attacking midfielder with an eye for goal and a knack for playmaking, showcasing elite qualities in the top 5% of his positional peers. His ability to deliver accurate crosses and key passes, along with a high rate of big chances created, makes him a pivotal figure in any attack. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed a notable number of games recently. When fit, Thauvin's impact on the game is undeniable, making him a valuable asset for RC Lens.
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↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €43m | 97 | 87 |
| 4 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 96 | 86 |
| 5 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 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 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 96 | 85 |
| 10 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 96 | 84 |
| 11 | Endricksimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 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 closest look-alike to Florian Thauvin?
Statistically, Isco (Real Betis) is the closest look-alike to Florian Thauvin — a 86/100 profile match (97/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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