Players like Thomas Lemar
CM/CAM/LMGirona FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Lemar's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thomas Lemar are Kenan Yıldız, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Chris Führich. Doppel rates Kenan Yıldız (Juventus) a 84/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Giovani Lo Celso scores 83/100 at about €7.8m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Thomas Lemar
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Ilan Kebbalsimilar↗ | Paris FC | 28 | €11m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Dejan Kulusevskisimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €17m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €23m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Malick Fofanasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €29m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €26m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Lemar
≈ 100% Thomas Lemar · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Thomas Lemar · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Thomas Lemar · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Lemar?
By Doppel's fit score, Kenan Yıldız (Juventus) is the closest profile to Thomas Lemar, with a 84/100 overall match. Eliesse Ben Seghir and Chris Führich are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thomas Lemar?
Yes. Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €7.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thomas Lemar?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thomas Lemar's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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