Who should replace Thibault De Smet?
LBParis FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThibault De Smet's profile ↗
Thibault De Smet is a left-back for Paris FC in Ligue 2, having made 17 appearances during the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace De Smet include Joedrick Pupe from Sint-Truidense VV, who has a fit score of 77/100, and Lukas Willen from SV Zulte Waregem, with a fit score of 76/100. These players demonstrate a similar tactical fit for the left-back position.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lukas Willensimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 23 | €600k | 90 | 76 |
| 2 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 29 | €1.3m | 88 | 77 |
| 3 | Rhys Norrington-Daviessimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 27 | €2.3m | 87 | 76 |
| 4 | José Luis Gayàsimilar↗ | Valencia | 31 | €4.3m | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 86 | 76 |
| 6 | Abdel Rahimsimilar↗ | Bologna | 24 | €1.4m | 86 | 75 |
| 7 | Fernando Medranosimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €500k | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | Marti Vilasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 27 | €200k | 85 | 76 |
| 9 | Deveron Fonvillesimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.5m | 85 | 75 |
| 10 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | €7.4m | 84 | 76 |
| 11 | Álex Morenosimilar↗ | Girona FC | 33 | €3.1m | 84 | 75 |
| 12 | Diego Ricosimilar↗ | Osasuna | 33 | €1.0m | 84 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thibault De Smet
≈ 100% Thibault De Smet · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Thibault De Smet · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Thibault De Smet · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thibault De Smet?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lukas Willen (SV Zulte Waregem) does the closest job to Thibault De Smet, at 90/100 on profile. Joedrick Pupe and Rhys Norrington-Davies follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thibault De Smet?
Yes — Marti Vila (FC Andorra) plays a similar left back role at roughly €200k, a 76/100 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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