The former Boreham Wood player excelled on the wings for the Terriers and boasts one of the best set-piece deliveries in the EFL.
His precise dead-ball deliveries resulted in numerous goals and chances for the Yorkshire side throughout the 2023/24 season, with defender Michal Helik finishing as top scorer with nine goals.
Thomas contributed 13 goals for a struggling Town side, and his impact on a team with a stronger attacking presence could be substantial, attracting considerable interest in his services this summer.
Sorba Thomas’ set-piece prowess might entice Cardiff City, Millwall, or Norwich City into making a summer move.
Since joining the Football League from Boreham Wood in 2021, Thomas has proven his capability at the Championship level, earning eight caps for Wales during this period.
Whether he’s challenging defenders along the flanks or delivering precise set-piece crosses, the 25-year-old has made a name for himself with outstanding performances for a struggling second-tier team.
It’s Thomas’ set-piece prowess that could attract several Championship clubs this summer. According to The Sun journalist Alan Nixon, Huddersfield is willing to listen to offers around £750,000 for the Welshman.
This fee would be a steal for clubs like Millwall, Cardiff City, or Norwich City, all of which capitalized significantly on dead-ball situations during the 23/24 campaign.
Cardiff City, in particular, scored the most goals from such scenarios, with 21 of their 53 Championship goals coming from restarts, surpassing second-best Ipswich Town by two goals.
The Canaries were also strong in that regard with 18 goals, while Neil Harris’s men stuck the ball in the back of the net 15 times once a delivery had been put into the penalty area after play resumed.
| Championship set-piece goals 23/24 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Club | Set-piece goals | % of total | |
| Cardiff City | 21 | 39.6% | |
| Ipswich Town | 19 | 20.7% | |
| Norwich City | 18 | 22.8% | |
| Millwall | 15 | 33.3% | |
| West Bromwich Albion | 15 | 21.2% | |
| Southampton | 15 | 16.5% | |
| Source: Opta | |||
It remains to be seen if things will stay the same at Carrow Road following Norwich City’s recent managerial change, with David Wagner being replaced by former Nordsjaelland manager Johannes Hoff Thorup.
Cardiff and Millwall face no such uncertainties. Erol Bulut recently signed a new two-year deal with Cardiff, and Harris remains at the helm for Millwall, with no anticipated changes to their playing style.
Sorba Thomas would be the perfect fit for Cardiff City or Millwall’s attacking threats.
Thomas’ set-piece reliability is unmatched in the EFL, with his pinpoint deliveries consistently landing in the ideal spot. His performance in the 23/24 campaign highlights his threat, with nine assists placing him among the top ten creators in the second tier, and his 123 key passes only being surpassed by Ipswich Town’s Leif Davis (125).
No player produced more crosses than the 474 Thomas whipped into the penalty area last season, and his 159 progressive carries prove he’s much more than just a set-piece specialist.
While his free kick and corner abilities are exceptional, the 25-year-old offers much more. His work rate on the flanks has earned him many admirers, as he consistently tracks back to defend and beats defenders on the wings.
Thomas’ versatility makes him an ideal addition for numerous second-tier sides next season.
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