Who should replace Demba Thiam?
RB/CBUS Boulogne Côte-d'Opale · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDemba Thiam's profile ↗
Demba Thiam is a right-back/centre-back for US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale in Ligue 2, with 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Thiam include Bastian Allgeier from SSV Ulm 1846, and Onur Bulut of Beşiktaş JK, both with a fit score of 81/100, indicating a strong tactical alignment. Andre Boman and Aisar Ahmed also present viable options, with fit scores of 80/100, making them suitable alternatives for similar roles.
Best replacements for Demba Thiam
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bastian Allgeiersimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 24 | €800k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Onur Bulutsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 32 | €600k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Andre Bomansimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 25 | €700k | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Aisar Ahmedsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 25 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Felix Erikssonsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 22 | €500k | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Enzo Tchato Mbiayisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 24 | €2.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Cédric Soaressimilar↗ | São Paulo | 35 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Junior Tchamadeusimilar↗ | Stoke City | 23 | €2.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Alan Núñezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 22 | €900k | 89 | 86 |
| 10 | Jefferson Encadasimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 28 | €400k | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Bryan Reynoldssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Marlon Fosseysimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 28 | €3.4m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Demba Thiam
≈ 100% Demba Thiam · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Demba Thiam · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Demba Thiam · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Demba Thiam?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Bastian Allgeier (SSV Ulm 1846) does the closest job to Demba Thiam, at 93/100 on profile. Onur Bulut and Andre Boman follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Demba Thiam?
Yes — Felix Eriksson (IFK Göteborg) plays a similar right back role at roughly €500k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Demba Thiam?
Doppel learns Demba Thiam's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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