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 September 2026.
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Malick Thiaw is an aggressive front-foot defender who excels in aerial duels and contributes significantly to set pieces, evidenced by his impressive goal tally for a centre-back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 28% of his peers, he showcases elite attributes in expected goals and shot volume, making him a threat in the opponent's box. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed a notable number of games over the past few seasons.
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 | 85 |
| 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 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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