Who should replace Thibault De Smet?
LBParis FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThibault De Smet's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Thibault De Smet, the best-fitting left backs are Jordy Makengo, Jonas Föhrenbach, Charlie Taylor. Jordy Makengo (SC Freiburg) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (72/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jonas Föhrenbach at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Thibault De Smet
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordy Makengosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €5.8m | 91 | 72 |
| 2 | Jonas Föhrenbachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 73 |
| 3 | Charlie Taylorsimilar↗ | Burnley | 30 | €1.2m | 88 | 72 |
| 4 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €1.1m | 87 | 73 |
| 5 | José Luis Gayàsimilar↗ | Valencia | 30 | €4.3m | 86 | 74 |
| 6 | Nicolas Cozzasimilar↗ | Nantes | 26 | €2.7m | 85 | 72 |
| 7 | Antonino Gallosimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €3.2m | 83 | 73 |
| 8 | Victor Paradasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 23 | €3.9m | 83 | 72 |
| 9 | Álex Morenosimilar↗ | Girona FC | 32 | €3.1m | 83 | 72 |
| 10 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Empoli | 27 | €2.1m | 83 | 77 |
| 11 | Kristoffer Lundsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €4.3m | 82 | 74 |
| 12 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 82 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thibault De Smet
≈ 100% Thibault De Smet · medium reliability
≈ 100% Thibault De Smet · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Thibault De Smet · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thibault De Smet?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jordy Makengo (SC Freiburg) does the closest job to Thibault De Smet, at 91/100 on profile. Jonas Föhrenbach and Charlie Taylor follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thibault De Smet?
Yes — Jonas Föhrenbach (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.0m, a 73/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thibault De Smet?
Doppel learns Thibault De Smet's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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