Players like Igor Thiago
STBrentford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIgor Thiago's profile ↗
The players most similar to Igor Thiago are Raúl Jiménez, Álvaro Morata, Yussuf Poulsen. Doppel rates Raúl Jiménez (Fulham) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yussuf Poulsen scores 83/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Igor Thiago is a versatile striker with a knack for finding the back of the net, showcasing his prowess as a goal-scorer and playmaker with impressive xG and xA metrics. His elite aerial ability and defensive contributions, highlighted by top-percentile clearances, make him a well-rounded forward. Although his injury history raises concerns about durability, when fit, Thiago is a dynamic threat in the attacking third, consistently delivering quality performances for Brentford.
Strengths: Clearances, xG + xA, Aerial duels won. Availability: 40 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Igor Thiago
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Como | 34 | €6.2m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 32 | €900k | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €21m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €31m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Marcus Thuramsimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €52m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Chuba Akpomsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 31 | €3.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €9.8m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Igor Thiago
≈ 100% Igor Thiago · strong: Shots, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Igor Thiago · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Igor Thiago · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Igor Thiago?
Statistically, Raúl Jiménez (Fulham) is the closest look-alike to Igor Thiago — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Igor Thiago?
By Doppel's fit score, Raúl Jiménez (Fulham) is the closest profile to Igor Thiago, with a 84/100 overall match. Álvaro Morata and Yussuf Poulsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Igor Thiago?
Yes. Yussuf Poulsen (Hamburger SV) plays a similar striker role and rates 83/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Igor Thiago?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Igor Thiago's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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