Who should replace Ryan Thomas?
CM/CDMPEC Zwolle · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyan Thomas's profile ↗
Ryan Thomas is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie, with 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Thomas include Silas Andersen from BK Häcken, who has a fit score of 78/100, and Anouar El Azzouzi from Fortuna Düsseldorf, also with a fit score of 78/100. For those seeking players similar to Thomas, both provide a tactical fit for his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demir Ege Tıknazsimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 22 | €8.2m | 95 | 77 |
| 2 | Gibson Yahsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €1.3m | 93 | 77 |
| 3 | Silas Andersensimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 22 | €7.2m | 93 | 78 |
| 4 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 25 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | Burnley | 23 | €2.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €8.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Balthazar Pierretsimilar↗ | Nantes | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Thomas Parteysimilar↗ | Villarreal | 33 | €1.9m | 91 | 77 |
| 11 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | Nantes | 29 | €1.9m | 91 | 77 |
| 12 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryan Thomas
≈ 100% Ryan Thomas · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ryan Thomas · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ryan Thomas · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ryan Thomas?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Demir Ege Tıknaz (Sporting Braga) does the closest job to Ryan Thomas, at 95/100 on profile. Gibson Yah and Silas Andersen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ryan Thomas?
Yes — Yassin Oukili (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 79/100 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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