Who should replace Malick Thiaw?
CBNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMalick Thiaw's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Malick Thiaw, the best-fitting centre backs are Luka Vušković, John Brooks, Jacobo Ramón. Luka Vušković (Hamburger SV) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: John Brooks at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Malick Thiaw
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 18 | €64m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 20 | €32m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €66m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €2.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €4.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €24m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 26 | €8.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 18 | €17m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €33m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €1.9m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Malick Thiaw
≈ 100% Malick Thiaw · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Malick Thiaw · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Malick Thiaw · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Malick Thiaw?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luka Vušković (Hamburger SV) does the closest job to Malick Thiaw, at 93/100 on profile. John Brooks and Jacobo Ramón follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Malick Thiaw?
Yes — John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 85/100 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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