Players like Simon Thern
CMIFK Värnamo · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimon Thern's profile ↗
Simon Thern is a central midfielder for IFK Värnamo in the Swedish Allsvenskan, with 24 appearances, 1 goal, and 4 assists in 2025. Players similar to Thern include Levi Smans from SC Heerenveen and Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard, both with a fit score of 88/100, and Nermin Karić from Virtus Entella, who has a fit score of 87/100. These players showcase comparable roles and statistical profiles to Thern.
12 players most similar to Simon Thern
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 88 |
| 2 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 90 | 88 |
| 3 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 90 | 87 |
| 6 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 95 | 87 |
| 7 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 91 | 87 |
| 8 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Sam Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 24 | €2.1m | 89 | 86 |
| 12 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simon Thern
≈ 100% Simon Thern · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Simon Thern · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Simon Thern · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Simon Thern?
By Doppel's fit score, Levi Smans (SC Heerenveen) is the closest profile to Simon Thern, with a 88/100 overall match. Mohamed Ihattaren and Nermin Karić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Simon Thern?
Yes. Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Simon Thern?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Simon Thern's 2025 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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