Players like Thierry Small
LM/RWPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThierry Small's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thierry Small are Tom Alexander Rothe, Shunsuke Mito, Gyan de Regt. Doppel rates Tom Alexander Rothe (Holstein Kiel) a 76/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gyan de Regt scores 80/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Thierry Small is a tenacious left midfielder with a knack for disrupting opposition play and winning possession high up the pitch. His strong defensive contributions are highlighted by top percentile clearances and possession won in the attacking third, showcasing his ability to support both defense and attack. While his overall performance sits in the lower tier among his peers, his durability is a major asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable option for any squad.
Strengths: Clearances, Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
8 players most similar to Thierry Small
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Alexander Rothesimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 22 | €10m | 88 | 76 |
| 2 | Shunsuke Mitosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €2.1m | 81 | 77 |
| 3 | Gyan de Regtsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €900k | 81 | 80 |
| 4 | Keito Nakamurasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €11m | 80 | 77 |
| 5 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 80 | 78 |
| 6 | Sorrisosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 25 | €4.8m | 79 | 76 |
| 7 | Martial Godosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €23m | 78 | 76 |
| 8 | Ivan Perišićsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 37 | €1.2m | 78 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thierry Small
≈ 100% Thierry Small · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Thierry Small · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Thierry Small · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thierry Small?
By Doppel's fit score, Tom Alexander Rothe (Holstein Kiel) is the closest profile to Thierry Small, with a 76/100 overall match. Shunsuke Mito and Gyan de Regt are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thierry Small?
Yes. Gyan de Regt (Excelsior) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thierry Small?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thierry Small's 2025/26 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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