Players like Malick Thiaw
CBNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMalick Thiaw's profile ↗
The players most similar to Malick Thiaw are Marc Guéhi, Jacobo Ramón, Juan Foyth. Doppel rates Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 86/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Malick Thiaw is a dynamic goal-scoring centre-back who excels in aerial duels and contributes significantly to his team's attacking threat. With a Sofascore rating in the top 32% of his peers, he showcases impressive offensive metrics, including a remarkable ability to find the net and win headers. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed a notable number of games in recent seasons. Nonetheless, his skill set makes him a valuable asset at the back for Newcastle United.
Strengths: xG + xA, Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Malick Thiaw
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 10 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 88 |
| 12 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Malick Thiaw
≈ 100% Malick Thiaw · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Malick Thiaw · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Malick Thiaw · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Malick Thiaw?
Statistically, Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) is the closest look-alike to Malick Thiaw — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Malick Thiaw?
By Doppel's fit score, Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Malick Thiaw, with a 84/100 overall match. Jacobo Ramón and Juan Foyth are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Malick Thiaw?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Malick Thiaw?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Malick Thiaw'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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