Players like Malick Thiaw
CBNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMalick Thiaw's profile ↗
The players most similar to Malick Thiaw are Luka Vušković, Jacobo Ramón, Adrián de la Fuente. Doppel rates Luka Vušković (Hamburger SV) a 86/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Brooks scores 85/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Malick Thiaw
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 18 | €64m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 20 | €32m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 87 | 86 |
| 4 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 6 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €4.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €24m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 84 | 84 |
| 10 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 26 | €8.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Mohamed Simakansimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €22m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Malick Thiaw
≈ 100% Malick Thiaw · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Malick Thiaw · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Malick Thiaw · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Malick Thiaw?
By Doppel's fit score, Luka Vušković (Hamburger SV) is the closest profile to Malick Thiaw, with a 86/100 overall match. Jacobo Ramón and Adrián de la Fuente are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Malick Thiaw?
Yes. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €200k.
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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