Players like Philipp Strompf
CB/LBVfL Bochum 1848 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilipp Strompf's profile ↗
The players most similar to Philipp Strompf are Casper Widell, Daan Dierckx, Matthew Pollock. Doppel rates Casper Widell (Excelsior) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Anselmo Garcia McNulty scores 84/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Philipp Strompf is a robust ball-playing centre-back with a knack for contributing in attack, as evidenced by his strong shooting and goal-scoring ability. His performance places him in the top 10% of his positional peers, showcasing his reliability in both defensive duels and aerial battles. With only seven games missed over the last three seasons, he proves to be a durable asset, reinforcing his role as a key figure in VfL Bochum's backline.
Strengths: Shots, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Philipp Strompf
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philipp Strompf
≈ 100% Philipp Strompf · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Philipp Strompf · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Philipp Strompf · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Philipp Strompf?
By Doppel's fit score, Casper Widell (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Philipp Strompf, with a 85/100 overall match. Daan Dierckx and Matthew Pollock are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Philipp Strompf?
Yes. Anselmo Garcia McNulty (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Philipp Strompf?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Philipp Strompf'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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