Who should replace Thiago Almada?
CAM/LWAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Almada's profile ↗
Thiago Almada is an attacking midfielder/left winger for Atlético Madrid in La Liga, having made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Almada, Rémy Cabella from Nantes offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Marcus Tavernier of Bournemouth and Fermín López from FC Barcelona both present similar profiles with fit scores of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcus Taverniersimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €23m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 23 | €103m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Ander Barrenetxeasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 25 | €17m | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Nantes | 36 | €1.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Florian Wirtzsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €95m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €21m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Rodrigo Riquelmesimilar↗ | Real Betis | 26 | €4.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Anthony Gordonsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €82m | 93 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Almada
≈ 100% Thiago Almada · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Clearances /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Thiago Almada · strong: Big chances created, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Thiago Almada · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thiago Almada?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) does the closest job to Thiago Almada, at 95/100 on profile. Fermín López and Ander Barrenetxea follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thiago Almada?
Yes — Rémy Cabella (Nantes) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thiago Almada?
Doppel learns Thiago Almada's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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