Who should replace Thomas Lemar?
CM/CAM/LMGirona FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Lemar's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Thomas Lemar, the best-fitting central midfielders are Teddy Teuma, Dejan Kulusevski, Martin Baturina. Teddy Teuma (Stade de Reims) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Teddy Teuma at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Thomas Lemar
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 30 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Dejan Kulusevskisimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Martin Baturinasimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €28m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Thiago Almadasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 24 | €16m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 25 | €10m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 22 | €4.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Yáser Asprillasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 21 | €15m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 23 | €30m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Ilan Kebbalsimilar↗ | Paris FC | 27 | €11m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Giacomo Bonaventurasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 34 | €6.8m* | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Aleksandr Golovinsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €18m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Lemar
≈ 100% Thomas Lemar · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Thomas Lemar · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Thomas Lemar · strong: Key passes, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Lemar?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Teddy Teuma (Stade de Reims) does the closest job to Thomas Lemar, at 92/100 on profile. Dejan Kulusevski and Martin Baturina follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thomas Lemar?
Yes — Teddy Teuma (Stade de Reims) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 80/100 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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