Who should replace Malick Thiaw?
CBNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMalick Thiaw's profile ↗
Malick Thiaw is a centre-back for Newcastle United in the Premier League, having made 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Thiaw, Jacobo Ramón from Como offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while Marc Guéhi of Manchester City also presents a solid option with a fit score of 84/100. Players similar to Thiaw include Willi Orbán and Ethan Pinnock, who also provide effective defensive capabilities.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Malick Thiaw
≈ 100% Malick Thiaw · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Malick Thiaw · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Malick Thiaw · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Malick Thiaw?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) does the closest job to Malick Thiaw, at 93/100 on profile. Jacobo Ramón and Willi Orbán follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Malick Thiaw?
Yes — Ethan Pinnock (Brentford) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €2.8m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Malick Thiaw?
Doppel learns Malick Thiaw's role profile from his 2025/26 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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