Players like Thomas Lam
CBPEC Zwolle · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Lam's profile ↗
Thomas Lam is a centre-back for PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie, with 31 appearances and 2 goals in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Lam include Harry Darling from Swansea City, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Liam Kitching of Coventry City, with a fit score of 87/100. Both players offer comparable defensive capabilities and roles within their respective teams.
About Thomas Lam
Thomas Lam is a robust centre-back with a knack for contributing to the attack, showcasing his ability as a goal-scoring defender. With a top-tier Sofascore rating, he stands out for his impressive shot frequency and goal involvement, making him a dual threat in both defensive and offensive phases. While he may not excel in possession recovery or tackling, his aerial prowess and durability—having played 31 matches this season—underscore his reliability as a solid presence in the backline.
Strengths: Shots, xG + xA, Non-penalty goals.
12 players most similar to Thomas Lam
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 92 | 88 |
| 10 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 91 | 89 |
| 12 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Lam
≈ 100% Thomas Lam · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Thomas Lam · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Thomas Lam · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Lam?
By Doppel's fit score, Harry Darling (Swansea City) is the closest profile to Thomas Lam, with a 88/100 overall match. Malick Thiaw and Liam Kitching are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thomas Lam?
Yes. Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thomas Lam?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thomas Lam's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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