Who should replace Jordan Thompson?
CM/CDMPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJordan Thompson's profile ↗
Jordan Thompson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Preston North End in the Championship, with 20 appearances and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Thompson, Mathis Servais from KV Mechelen offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Liam Henderson from Sampdoria and Matthias Verreth from Bari also present solid alternatives, with fit scores of 79/100 and 78/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liam Hendersonsimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 30 | €900k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Matthias Verrethsimilar↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 89 | 76 |
| 5 | Luca Herrmannsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 24 | €2.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Simone Trimbolisimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Christian Comottosimilar↗ | Spezia | 18 | €5.5m | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jordan Thompson
≈ 100% Jordan Thompson · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Jordan Thompson · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Jordan Thompson · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jordan Thompson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Liam Henderson (Sampdoria) does the closest job to Jordan Thompson, at 92/100 on profile. Mathis Servais and Matthias Verreth follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jordan Thompson?
Yes — Luca Herrmann (SG Dynamo Dresden) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jordan Thompson?
Doppel learns Jordan Thompson'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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