Who should replace Adrien Thomasson?
CM/CDM/CAMRC Lens · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdrien Thomasson's profile ↗
Adrien Thomasson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for RC Lens in Ligue 1, with 32 appearances, 3 goals, and 9 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Thomasson, Pascal Groß from Brighton & Hove Albion offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while Rémy Cabella from Lille presents another excellent option with a fit score of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt O'Rileysimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €17m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 93 | 82 |
| 10 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 93 | 82 |
| 11 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 93 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Adrien Thomasson
≈ 100% Adrien Thomasson · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Adrien Thomasson · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Adrien Thomasson · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Adrien Thomasson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matt O'Riley (Brighton & Hove Albion) does the closest job to Adrien Thomasson, at 95/100 on profile. Pascal Groß and Rémy Cabella follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Adrien Thomasson?
Yes — Rémy Cabella (Lille) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Adrien Thomasson?
Doppel learns Adrien Thomasson's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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