Players like George Thomason
CM/CDM/CAMWrexham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGeorge Thomason's profile ↗
The players most similar to George Thomason are Doğucan Haspolat, Jeff Hardeveld, Ryan Manning. Doppel rates Doğucan Haspolat (KVC Westerlo) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeff Hardeveld scores 85/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About George Thomason
George Thomason is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder who excels in creating big chances and contributing defensively, evident in his top 15% ranking for big chances created per 90 minutes. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 23% of his peers, he demonstrates quality and reliability, having missed no games in three seasons. While he may not dominate possession won in the attacking third, his ability to link play and clear danger makes him a vital asset in midfield.
Strengths: Big chances created, Clearances, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to George Thomason
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Diego Moreirasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €24m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match George Thomason
≈ 100% George Thomason · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% George Thomason · strong: Big chances created, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% George Thomason · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for George Thomason?
By Doppel's fit score, Doğucan Haspolat (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to George Thomason, with a 83/100 overall match. Jeff Hardeveld and Ryan Manning are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to George Thomason?
Yes. Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to George Thomason?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from George Thomason'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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