Who should replace Thomas Lam?
CBPEC Zwolle · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Lam's profile ↗
Thomas Lam is a centre-back for PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie, having made 31 appearances in the 2023/24 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Lam, Harry Darling from Norwich City offers a tactical fit score of 88/100, while Liam Kitching from Coventry City follows closely with a fit score of 87/100. Both players can effectively fill the role of a centre-back, making them strong alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 33 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Lille | 32 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 92 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Lam
≈ 100% Thomas Lam · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Thomas Lam · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Thomas Lam · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Lam?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Harry Darling (Norwich City) does the closest job to Thomas Lam, at 94/100 on profile. Malick Thiaw and Liam Kitching follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thomas Lam?
Yes — Leandro Cabrera (Espanyol) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €900k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thomas Lam?
Doppel learns Thomas Lam's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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