Players like Jarvis Thornton
CMSheffield Wednesday · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJarvis Thornton's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jarvis Thornton are Edwin Quarshie, Javi Villar, Ibrahim Fofana. Doppel rates Edwin Quarshie (Le Mans) a 76/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Edwin Quarshie scores 76/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
About Jarvis Thornton
Jarvis Thornton is a tenacious central midfielder known for his durability, having missed no games over the last three seasons. However, his current Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 1% of positional peers, indicating significant room for improvement in his overall quality and contribution on the pitch. While he brings reliability, his lack of standout strengths in possession and duels suggests he may need to refine his game to impact Sheffield Wednesday more effectively.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jarvis Thornton
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edwin Quarshiesimilar↗ | Le Mans | 31 | €500k | 90 | 76 |
| 2 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Abdoulaye Kantésimilar↗ | Troyes | 21 | €4.7m | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Amadou Diawarasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €700k | 87 | 77 |
| 6 | Lohann Doucetsimilar↗ | Paris FC | 24 | €500k | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Allan Ackrasimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €600k | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | David Krusesimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 24 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Federico Zucconsimilar↗ | Cosenza | 23 | €1.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Antonio Pachecosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 24 | €700k | 86 | 76 |
| 12 | Claudio Gomessimilar↗ | Palermo | 26 | €1.5m | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jarvis Thornton?
By Doppel's fit score, Edwin Quarshie (Le Mans) is the closest profile to Jarvis Thornton, with a 76/100 overall match. Javi Villar and Ibrahim Fofana are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jarvis Thornton?
Yes. Edwin Quarshie (Le Mans) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jarvis Thornton?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jarvis Thornton'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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