Players like Ryan Thomas
CM/CDMPEC Zwolle · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyan Thomas's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ryan Thomas are Anouar El Azzouzi, Yassin Oukili, Dirk Wanner Proper. Doppel rates Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) a 78/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yassin Oukili scores 79/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Ryan Thomas is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and providing a shield for the backline. His impressive metrics place him in the top 16% of his positional peers, showcasing elite levels in clearances, tackles, and duels won. While he may not contribute significantly in the attacking phase, his reliability and defensive prowess make him a vital asset, though his injury history raises concerns about durability in the long term.
Strengths: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating. Availability: 32 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ryan Thomas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 25 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | Burnley | 23 | €2.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Balthazar Pierretsimilar↗ | Nantes | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryan Thomas
≈ 100% Ryan Thomas · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ryan Thomas · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ryan Thomas · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ryan Thomas?
Statistically, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest look-alike to Ryan Thomas — a 78/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ryan Thomas?
By Doppel's fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest profile to Ryan Thomas, with a 78/100 overall match. Yassin Oukili and Dirk Wanner Proper are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ryan Thomas?
Yes. Yassin Oukili (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ryan Thomas?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ryan Thomas'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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