Who should replace Sorba Thomas?
LWStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSorba Thomas's profile ↗
Sorba Thomas is a left winger for Stoke City in the Championship, having made 45 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 10 goals and 11 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Thomas, Barış Atik from 1. FC Magdeburg, with a fit score of 80/100, and Jannik Rochelt from SV 07 Elversberg, with a fit score of 79/100, are strong tactical alternatives who can fulfil a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jannik Rocheltsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 28 | €800k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Barış Atiksimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 31 | €900k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Myron Van Brederodesimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 23 | €4.9m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Gerrit Holtmannsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €800k | 91 | 76 |
| 5 | Sebastian Nanasisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €16m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Ryan Frasersimilar↗ | Southampton | 32 | €1.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Jacob Ondrejkasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €5.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Arbër Zenelisimilar↗ | IF Elfsborg | 31 | €1.4m | 90 | 76 |
| 9 | Tobias Heintzsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 28 | €2.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Finn Azazsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 26 | €19m | 90 | 77 |
| 12 | Ivan Brnićsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sorba Thomas
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Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sorba Thomas?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jannik Rochelt (SV 07 Elversberg) does the closest job to Sorba Thomas, at 92/100 on profile. Barış Atik and Myron Van Brederode follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sorba Thomas?
Yes — Jannik Rochelt (SV 07 Elversberg) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €800k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sorba Thomas?
Doppel learns Sorba Thomas's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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