Players like Thomas Delaney
CM/CDMRSC Anderlecht · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Delaney's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thomas Delaney are Tomáš Souček, Mikel Vesga, Jackson Irvine. Doppel rates Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jackson Irvine scores 81/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Thomas Delaney is a resilient defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and clearances, marking him as a robust presence in the heart of the midfield. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 37% among peers, showcasing his overall quality despite recent injury struggles that have limited his availability. While not known for his dribbling or finishing, his ability to dominate duels and provide defensive stability makes him a valuable asset in any midfield setup.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 36 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thomas Delaney
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Jakub Modersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Delaney
≈ 100% Thomas Delaney · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Thomas Delaney · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Thomas Delaney · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Thomas Delaney?
Statistically, Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) is the closest look-alike to Thomas Delaney — a 83/100 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 Thomas Delaney?
By Doppel's fit score, Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) is the closest profile to Thomas Delaney, with a 83/100 overall match. Mikel Vesga and Jackson Irvine are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thomas Delaney?
Yes. Jackson Irvine (FC St. Pauli) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thomas Delaney?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thomas Delaney's 2023/24 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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