Who should replace Thomas Lemar?
CM/CAM/LMElche · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Lemar's profile ↗
Thomas Lemar is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Elche in La Liga, with 27 appearances, 3 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Azzedine Ounahi from Girona FC, with a fit score of 84/100, and Giovani Lo Celso of Real Betis, who scored 85/100, are among the best replacements for Lemar, showcasing a tactical fit that aligns well with his playing style.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Sliema Wanderers | 33 | €1.6m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Ethan Nwanerisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 19 | €34m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Martin Baturinasimilar↗ | Como | 23 | €41m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €4.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €30m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Thiago Almadasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €16m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Georgiy Sudakovsimilar↗ | Benfica | 24 | €26m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Lemar
≈ 100% Thomas Lemar · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Thomas Lemar · strong: Successful dribbles, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Thomas Lemar · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Lemar?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Teddy Teuma (Sliema Wanderers) does the closest job to Thomas Lemar, at 94/100 on profile. Ethan Nwaneri and Giovani Lo Celso follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thomas Lemar?
Yes — Teddy Teuma (Sliema Wanderers) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thomas Lemar?
Doppel learns Thomas Lemar's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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