Who should replace Thomas Partey?
CMVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Partey's profile ↗
Thomas Partey is a central midfielder for Villarreal in La Liga. For those seeking the best replacement for Partey, Pablo Ibáñez from Deportivo Alavés offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Miguel Sousa of Casa Pia also presents a viable option with a fit score of 79/100. Both players can effectively fulfil similar roles in midfield.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Miguel Sousasimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 28 | €300k | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 23 | €7.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Filip Ugrinićsimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €5.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Javier Guerrasimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €26m | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Partey
≈ 100% Thomas Partey · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Thomas Partey · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Thomas Partey · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Partey?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) does the closest job to Thomas Partey, at 91/100 on profile. Miguel Sousa and Stije Resink follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thomas Partey?
Yes — Miguel Sousa (Casa Pia) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thomas Partey?
Doppel learns Thomas Partey'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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