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 Giovani Lo Celso, Martin Baturina, Kang-in Lee. Doppel rates Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Germán Valera scores 84/100 at about €6.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Thomas Lemar is a creative attacking midfielder known for his precision and flair in the final third. With elite metrics in accurate passes, successful dribbles, and crosses, he excels at unlocking defenses and creating chances, making him a valuable playmaker. However, his injury history over the past three seasons has limited his availability, impacting his overall contributions. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom tier of his peers, his skill set remains potent when fit.
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 | Martin Baturinasimilar↗ | Como | 23 | €28m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 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 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Valentín Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 21 | €8.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Malick Fofanasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €29m | 91 | 85 |
* 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: Key passes, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /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 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. Martin Baturina and Kang-in Lee are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thomas Lemar?
Yes. Germán Valera (Elche) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €6.2m.
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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