Who should replace Igor Thiago?
STBrentford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Igor Thiago, the best-fitting strikers are Yussuf Poulsen, Álvaro Morata, Igor Matanović. Yussuf Poulsen (RB Leipzig) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Yussuf Poulsen at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Igor Thiago
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yussuf Poulsen | RB Leipzig | 29 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Álvaro Morata | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €6.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Igor Matanović | SC Freiburg | 22 | €21m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Fábio Silva | Las Palmas | 22 | €21m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Raúl Jiménez | Fulham | 33 | €3.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Lukas Nmecha | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | João Pedro | Chelsea | 24 | €74m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Joaquin Panichelli | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €32m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Issa Soumaré | Le Havre | 25 | €8.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Jørgen Strand Larsen | Celta Vigo | 23 | €41m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Beto | Everton | 27 | €19m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Dominic Solanke | Bournemouth | 26 | €31m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Igor Thiago
≈ 100% Igor Thiago · medium reliability
≈ 100% Igor Thiago · strong: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Igor Thiago · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Igor Thiago?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yussuf Poulsen (RB Leipzig) does the closest job to Igor Thiago, at 92/100 on profile. Álvaro Morata and Igor Matanović follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Igor Thiago?
Yes — Yussuf Poulsen (RB Leipzig) plays a similar striker role at roughly €900k, a 82/100 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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