Who should replace Thomas Holmes?
CBLuton Town · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Holmes's profile ↗
Thomas Holmes is a centre-back for Luton Town in the Championship, with 18 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Holmes, Taha Altıkardeş from Göztepe offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while Craig Forsyth from Derby County also presents a solid option with a fit score of 85/100.
Best replacements for Thomas Holmes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 7 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 88 |
| 10 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Holmes
≈ 100% Thomas Holmes · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Thomas Holmes · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Thomas Holmes · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Holmes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Taha Altıkardeş (Göztepe) does the closest job to Thomas Holmes, at 95/100 on profile. Florian Lejeune and Kike Salas follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thomas Holmes?
Yes — Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thomas Holmes?
Doppel learns Thomas Holmes's role profile from his 2024/25 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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