Players like Thierry Small
LM/RWPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThierry Small's profile ↗
Thierry Small is a left midfielder/right winger for Preston North End in the Championship, with 41 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Small include Gyan de Regt from Excelsior, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Shunsuke Mito of Sparta Rotterdam, with a fit score of 77/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them potential alternatives.
About Thierry Small
Thierry Small is a hardworking left midfielder and right winger with a strong defensive mindset, showcasing his ability to win possession in the attacking third and make crucial clearances. Despite being in the bottom 17% of his positional peers overall, he remains a durable option, having missed no games in the last three seasons. His crossing accuracy highlights his potential to contribute offensively, though he could improve in creating final-third opportunities.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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