Who should replace Jan Uwe Thielmann?
RB/RM/RW1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJan Uwe Thielmann's profile ↗
Jan Uwe Thielmann is a right-back/right midfielder for 1. FC Köln in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Thielmann, Laurin Curda from SC Paderborn 07 offers a tactical fit score of 82/100, while Abu Kamara of Hull City presents a slightly higher fit at 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Antoine Hainautsimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Rigoberto Rivassimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €1.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Abu Kamarasimilar↗ | Hull City | 23 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Mark Sykessimilar↗ | Bristol City | 29 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Camiel Neghlisimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €5.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Mohamed Belloumisimilar↗ | SC Farense | 24 | €5.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Simone Zanonsimilar↗ | Carrarese | 25 | €2.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Lucas Barbosasimilar↗ | Juventude | 25 | €6.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Tom Louchetsimilar↗ | Nice | 23 | €7.2m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jan Uwe Thielmann
≈ 100% Jan Uwe Thielmann · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Jan Uwe Thielmann · low reliability
≈ 100% Jan Uwe Thielmann · strong: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jan Uwe Thielmann?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Laurin Curda (SC Paderborn 07) does the closest job to Jan Uwe Thielmann, at 92/100 on profile. Antoine Hainaut and Rigoberto Rivas follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jan Uwe Thielmann?
Yes — David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) plays a similar right back role at roughly €500k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jan Uwe Thielmann?
Doppel learns Jan Uwe Thielmann'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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