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Who should replace Bobby Thomas?

CBCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBobby Thomas's profile ↗

Bobby Thomas is a centre-back for Coventry City in the Championship, with 33 appearances, 3 goals, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Thomas include Harry Darling from Swansea City, who has a fit score of 89/100, and Ross Sykes from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, also with a fit score of 89/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the same role.

Best replacements for Bobby Thomas

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Harry Darlingsimilar↗Swansea City27€4.4m9589
2Matthias Gintersimilar↗SC Freiburg32€4.8m9486
3Ross Sykessimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise27€4.9m9389
4Maik Nawrockisimilar↗Hannover 9625€1.4m9285
5Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗FC Utrecht34€800k9284
6Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen27€37m9283
7Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗KVC Westerlo19€64m9284
8Danny Bakkersimilar↗SC Telstar31€500k9287
9Tristan Cramasimilar↗Millwall25€12m9286
10Emin Bayramsimilar↗KVC Westerlo23€3.9m9188
11Lewis Dunksimilar↗Brighton & Hove Albion35€3.6m9185
12Marc Guéhisimilar↗Manchester City26€66m9183

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Bobby Thomas

1. Harry DarlingSwansea City89/100

≈ 100% Bobby Thomas · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90

2. Matthias GinterSC Freiburg86/100

≈ 100% Bobby Thomas · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90

3. Ross SykesRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise89/100

≈ 100% Bobby Thomas · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Bobby Thomas?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Harry Darling (Swansea City) does the closest job to Bobby Thomas, at 95/100 on profile. Matthias Ginter and Ross Sykes follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Bobby Thomas?

Yes — Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 87/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Bobby Thomas?

Doppel learns Bobby Thomas's role profile from his 2025/26 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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