Players like Thomas Lemar
CM/CAM/LMElche · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Lemar's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thomas Lemar are Giovani Lo Celso, Azzedine Ounahi, Kang-in Lee. Doppel rates Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Giovani Lo Celso scores 85/100 at about €7.8m. Data as of October 2026.
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Thomas Lemar is a creative attacking midfielder known for his incisive passing and dribbling ability. Despite a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 26% of his peers, he excels in delivering accurate final-third passes and winning possession in the attacking third, showcasing his playmaking skills. However, his injury history has limited his availability, making him a less reliable option.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses. Availability: 70 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thomas Lemar
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €30m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €21m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Valentín Carbonisimilar↗ | Genoa | 21 | €8.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Malick Fofanasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €29m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Lemar
≈ 100% Thomas Lemar · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Thomas Lemar · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Thomas Lemar · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Thomas Lemar?
Statistically, Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis) is the closest look-alike to Thomas Lemar — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Lemar?
By Doppel's fit score, Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis) is the closest profile to Thomas Lemar, with a 85/100 overall match. Azzedine Ounahi and Kang-in Lee 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 85/100 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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