Players like Thom Haye
CM/CDMAlmere City FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitThom Haye's profile ↗
Thom Haye is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Almere City FC in the Eredivisie. He has made 29 appearances this season, contributing 2 assists over 2048 minutes. Players similar to Haye include Pascal Groß of Brighton & Hove Albion, who has a fit score of 87/100, and Edu Expósito from Espanyol, with a fit score of 86/100, both offering comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Thom Haye
Thom Haye is a dynamic deep-lying playmaker who excels at orchestrating the game from midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 5% of his peers, he showcases exceptional vision and distribution, reflected in his elite long balls and accurate crosses. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable engine in Almere City's setup. While finishing isn't his strongest suit, his ability to create key chances ensures he remains a pivotal figure in the team's attacking play.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thom Haye
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thom Haye
≈ 100% Thom Haye · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Thom Haye · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Thom Haye · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thom Haye?
By Doppel's fit score, Doğucan Haspolat (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Thom Haye, with a 85/100 overall match. Adam Wharton and Pascal Groß are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thom Haye?
Yes. Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €2.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thom Haye?
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