Who should replace Romain Thomas?
CBCaen · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRomain Thomas's profile ↗
Romain Thomas is a centre-back for Caen in Ligue 2, with 23 appearances in the 2024/25 season, scoring 2 goals. For those seeking the best replacement for Thomas, Cacá from Corinthians offers a fit score of 88/100, while Gustavo Henrique, also from Corinthians, has a fit score of 84/100. These players demonstrate a strong tactical alignment for a similar role in defence.
Best replacements for Romain Thomas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albin Demouchysimilar↗ | Guingamp | 24 | €100k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Francesco Folinosimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €900k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 90 | 88 |
| 5 | João Victorsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | David Robert Batessimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Antonio Rüdigersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 33 | €6.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Fredrik Holmésimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 25 | €500k | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Alexandre Penetrasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 25 | €10m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Romain Thomas
≈ 100% Romain Thomas · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Romain Thomas · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Romain Thomas · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Romain Thomas?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Albin Demouchy (Guingamp) does the closest job to Romain Thomas, at 93/100 on profile. Gustavo Henrique and Francesco Folino follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Romain Thomas?
Yes — Albin Demouchy (Guingamp) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Romain Thomas?
Doppel learns Romain Thomas's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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