Who should replace Ryan Thomas?
CM/CDMPEC Zwolle · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyan Thomas's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ryan Thomas, the best-fitting central midfielders are Demir Ege Tıknaz, Gibson Yah, András Schäfer. Demir Ege Tıknaz (Rio Ave) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Yassin Oukili at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ryan Thomas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demir Ege Tıknazsimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 22 | €8.2m | 95 | 76 |
| 2 | Gibson Yahsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €1.3m | 93 | 76 |
| 3 | András Schäfersimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.1m | 93 | 74 |
| 4 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 91 | 77 |
| 5 | Cauan Barrossimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 22 | €5.3m | 91 | 74 |
| 6 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €8.2m | 90 | 76 |
| 7 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €1.9m | 90 | 75 |
| 8 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Jorthy Mokiosimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 18 | €7.8m | 89 | 75 |
| 11 | Thomas Parteysimilar↗ | Arsenal | 33 | €1.9m | 89 | 74 |
| 12 | Mario Leminasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 33 | €4.1m | 89 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryan Thomas
≈ 100% Ryan Thomas · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ryan Thomas · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ryan Thomas · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ryan Thomas?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Demir Ege Tıknaz (Rio Ave) does the closest job to Ryan Thomas, at 95/100 on profile. Gibson Yah and András Schäfer follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ryan Thomas?
Yes — Yassin Oukili (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ryan Thomas?
Doppel learns Ryan Thomas'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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