Who should replace Igor Thiago?
STBrentford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIgor Thiago's profile ↗
Igor Thiago is a striker for Brentford in the Premier League, having made 38 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 22 goals. For those looking for the best replacement for Thiago, Raúl Jiménez of Fulham (fit score 84/100) and Álvaro Morata from Como (fit score 83/100) both offer strong tactical fits. Players similar to Igor Thiago include Yussuf Poulsen (Hamburger SV) and João Pedro (Chelsea), who also demonstrate comparable abilities on the pitch.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Como | 34 | €6.2m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 32 | €900k | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €21m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €31m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Marcus Thuramsimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €52m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Chuba Akpomsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 31 | €3.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Jørgen Strand Larsensimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €41m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Morgan Guilavoguisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €4.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 12 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Igor Thiago
≈ 100% Igor Thiago · strong: Shots, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Igor Thiago · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Igor Thiago · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Igor Thiago?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Raúl Jiménez (Fulham) does the closest job to Igor Thiago, at 94/100 on profile. Álvaro Morata and Yussuf Poulsen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Igor Thiago?
Yes — Yussuf Poulsen (Hamburger SV) plays a similar striker role at roughly €900k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Igor Thiago?
Doppel learns Igor Thiago's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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