Players like Philip Heise
LBKarlsruher SC · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilip Heise's profile ↗
The players most similar to Philip Heise are Matt Targett, Alex Telles, Cristiano Biraghi. Doppel rates Matt Targett (Middlesbrough) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joachim Soltvedt scores 86/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
About Philip Heise
Philip Heise is a creative left-back who thrives as a playmaking outlet, evidenced by his elite ranking in key passes and big chances created. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 10% of his positional peers, he consistently delivers accurate crosses and long balls, making him a vital asset in attack. His durability is notable, having missed just one game in three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch. While defensive metrics may not be his forte, his offensive contributions more than compensate.
Strengths: Key passes, Big chances created, Accurate crosses. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Philip Heise
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Targettsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 31 | €2.8m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Alex Tellessimilar↗ | Botafogo | 34 | €2.9m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 34 | €900k | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Joachim Soltvedtsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Maxim De Cuypersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 26 | €21m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Leif Davissimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €21m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Andrea Cambiasosimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €21m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 91 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philip Heise
≈ 100% Philip Heise · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Philip Heise · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Philip Heise · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Philip Heise?
By Doppel's fit score, Matt Targett (Middlesbrough) is the closest profile to Philip Heise, with a 85/100 overall match. Alex Telles and Cristiano Biraghi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Philip Heise?
Yes. Joachim Soltvedt (SK Brann) plays a similar left back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Philip Heise?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Philip Heise's 2023/24 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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