Players like Thomas Partey
CMVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Partey's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thomas Partey are Pablo Ibáñez, Pape Matar Sarr, Alex Scott. Doppel rates Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pablo Ibáñez scores 82/100 at about €4.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Thomas Partey is a dynamic central midfielder known for his aggressive ball-winning ability and excellent distribution, making him a vital engine in Villarreal's setup. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his positional peers, he excels in tackles, interceptions, and accurate final-third passes, showcasing his capability to impact both defense and attack. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant game time over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: 42 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thomas Partey
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €33m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Partey
≈ 100% Thomas Partey · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Thomas Partey · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Thomas Partey · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Partey?
By Doppel's fit score, Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to Thomas Partey, with a 82/100 overall match. Pape Matar Sarr and Alex Scott are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thomas Partey?
Yes. Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €4.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thomas Partey?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thomas Partey'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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