Players like Igor Thiago
STClub Brugge KV · 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 September 2026.
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Igor Thiago is a dynamic striker with a knack for finding the back of the net, showcasing his scoring prowess with 22 goals this season. His top-tier metrics in expected goals and assists highlight his ability to impact games offensively, while his dominance in aerial duels and duels won underlines his physical presence. Although he has faced injury setbacks, his overall quality ranks him among the top 17% of his peers, making him a potent threat in the attacking third.
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↗ | Atlético Madrid | 34 | €6.2m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 32 | €900k | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 24 | €21m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €31m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Marcus Thuramsimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €52m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Chuba Akpomsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 31 | €3.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 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↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 91 | 83 |
* 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 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 (RB Leipzig) 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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