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, Miguel Sousa, Pape Matar Sarr. Doppel rates Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Miguel Sousa scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Thomas Partey is a dynamic central midfielder, excelling as a tactical engine with a strong defensive presence. His impressive ability to win tackles and interceptions ranks him in the top 3% among peers, while his precise final-third passing showcases his playmaking prowess. Despite some injury concerns, his overall quality remains strong, consistently contributing to Villarreal's midfield with durability in a demanding league.
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 | Miguel Sousasimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 28 | €300k | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Filip Ugrinićsimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €5.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 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, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Thomas Partey · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /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
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Thomas Partey?
Statistically, Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest look-alike to Thomas Partey — a 82/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Miguel Sousa and Pape Matar Sarr are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thomas Partey?
Yes. Miguel Sousa (Casa Pia) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
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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