Who should replace Thaciano?
STSantos · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitThaciano's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Thaciano, the best-fitting strikers are Jesper Cornelius, Gonzalo Mastriani, Amine El Ouazzani. Jesper Cornelius (IK Start) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Gonzalo Mastriani at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Thaciano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesper Corneliussimilar↗ | IK Start | 25 | €1.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Gonzalo Mastrianisimilar↗ | Athletico | 33 | €900k | 89 | 75 |
| 3 | Amine El Ouazzanisimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 25 | €2.4m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Frank Magrisimilar↗ | Toulouse | 27 | €3.2m | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Josh Coburnsimilar↗ | Millwall | 24 | €7.4m | 87 | 77 |
| 6 | Hugo Cuyperssimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 29 | €9.3m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Yuki Ohashisimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 30 | €1.5m | 87 | 75 |
| 8 | Rafa Mirsimilar↗ | Elche | 29 | €4.1m | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Phil Harressimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Emmanuel Boatengsimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 30 | €700k | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Thomas Robinetsimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 30 | €800k | 86 | 74 |
| 12 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €1.6m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thaciano
≈ 100% Thaciano · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Thaciano · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Thaciano · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thaciano?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jesper Cornelius (IK Start) does the closest job to Thaciano, at 90/100 on profile. Gonzalo Mastriani and Amine El Ouazzani follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thaciano?
Yes — Gonzalo Mastriani (Athletico) plays a similar striker role at roughly €900k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thaciano?
Doppel learns Thaciano's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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