Players like Felix Götze
CBSC Paderborn 07 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFelix Götze's profile ↗
Felix Götze is a centre-back for SC Paderborn 07 in the German 2. Bundesliga, having made 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Götze include Matthias Ginter from SC Freiburg with a fit score of 85/100, and Martin Gjone of HamKam, who has a fit score of 86/100. Other comparable players are Tommaso Cassandro from Catanzaro and Pietro Ceccaroni of Palermo, both also scoring 86/100.
About Felix Götze
Felix Götze is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back with an impressive ability to contribute offensively, evidenced by his top 15% Sofascore rating among peers. His strengths shine in winning possession in the attacking third and scoring from set pieces, making him a dual threat. While he may not excel in traditional defensive metrics like tackles and interceptions, his reliability is notable, having missed only eight games in three seasons, showcasing his durability and consistency on the pitch.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Felix Götze
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Tommaso Cassandrosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 90 | 88 |
| 8 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Federico Gattisimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 87 |
| 12 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Felix Götze
≈ 100% Felix Götze · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Felix Götze · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Felix Götze · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Felix Götze?
By Doppel's fit score, Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) is the closest profile to Felix Götze, with a 85/100 overall match. Martin Gjone and Tommaso Cassandro are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Felix Götze?
Yes. Martin Gjone (HamKam) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Felix Götze?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Felix Götze's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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