Players like Liam Thompson
CM/CDMDerby County · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLiam Thompson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Liam Thompson are Nils Rossen, Simen Hestnes, Noe Lebreton. Doppel rates Nils Rossen (SC Telstar) a 78/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Simen Hestnes scores 78/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
About Liam Thompson
Liam Thompson is a defensive midfielder struggling to make an impact, reflected in a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 2% of his peers. With minimal contributions to goal creation and a history of injury setbacks, his reliability on the pitch is a concern. While he may not shine in terms of standout metrics, his durability will be crucial if he aims to turn his fortunes around at Derby County.
Availability: 45 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Liam Thompson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nils Rossensimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 21 | €800k | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Simen Hestnessimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 30 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Diego Villaressimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 30 | €1.0m | 91 | 77 |
| 5 | Robert Wagnersimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 23 | €2.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Amadou Diawarasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Melker Heiersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €2.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | US Concarneau | 26 | €300k | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Liam Thompson
≈ 100% Liam Thompson · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Liam Thompson · low reliability
≈ 100% Liam Thompson · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Liam Thompson?
By Doppel's fit score, Nils Rossen (SC Telstar) is the closest profile to Liam Thompson, with a 78/100 overall match. Simen Hestnes and Noe Lebreton are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Liam Thompson?
Yes. Simen Hestnes (KFUM Oslo) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Liam Thompson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Liam Thompson'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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