Who should replace Thomas Lam?
CBPEC Zwolle · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Lam's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Thomas Lam, the best-fitting centre backs are Leandro Cabrera, Malick Thiaw, Gustavo Henrique. Leandro Cabrera (Espanyol) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Gustavo Henrique at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Thomas Lam
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Tsuyoshi Watanabesimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 29 | €9.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Sebastián Coatessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 36 | €300k | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Lam
≈ 100% Thomas Lam · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /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: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Lam?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Leandro Cabrera (Espanyol) does the closest job to Thomas Lam, at 93/100 on profile. Malick Thiaw and Gustavo Henrique follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thomas Lam?
Yes — Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 85/100 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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