Who should replace Thierry Small?
LM/RWPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThierry Small's profile ↗
Thierry Small is a left midfielder/right winger for Preston North End in the Championship, where he has made 41 appearances this season, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Small, Tom Alexander Rothe from Holstein Kiel offers a fit score of 76/100, while Tommaso Corazza from Cesena, Victor Lind from IF Brommapojkarna, and Giacomo Quagliata from Deportivo de A Coruña all provide strong alternatives with fit scores of 74/100.
Best replacements for Thierry Small
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Alexander Rothesimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 22 | €10m | 88 | 76 |
| 2 | Tommaso Corazzasimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €1.6m | 85 | 74 |
| 3 | Victor Lindsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 23 | €2.9m | 85 | 74 |
| 4 | Giacomo Quagliatasimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 26 | €2.1m | 83 | 74 |
| 5 | Evan’s Jean-Lambertsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 28 | €1.1m | 83 | 74 |
| 6 | Lucas Calodatsimilar↗ | Le Mans | 24 | €2.4m | 83 | 75 |
| 7 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 82 | 76 |
| 8 | Shunsuke Mitosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €2.1m | 81 | 77 |
| 9 | Matthéo Xantippesimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 24 | €1.2m | 81 | 75 |
| 10 | Gyan de Regtsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €900k | 81 | 80 |
| 11 | Keito Nakamurasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €11m | 80 | 77 |
| 12 | Álvaro Barrealsimilar↗ | Santos | 26 | €7.7m | 80 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thierry Small
≈ 100% Thierry Small · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Thierry Small · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances /90
≈ 100% Thierry Small · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thierry Small?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tom Alexander Rothe (Holstein Kiel) does the closest job to Thierry Small, at 88/100 on profile. Tommaso Corazza and Victor Lind follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thierry Small?
Yes — Evan’s Jean-Lambert (Rodez AF) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €1.1m, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thierry Small?
Doppel learns Thierry Small's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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