Players like Philipp Maier
CM/CDMSSV Ulm 1846 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilipp Maier's profile ↗
The players most similar to Philipp Maier are Santiago Castañeda, Jesús Álvarez, Lorenzo Ignacchiti. Doppel rates Santiago Castañeda (SC Paderborn 07) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joseph N'Duquidi scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Philipp Maier
Philipp Maier is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess, dominating duels in the air with top 10% performance among his peers. While he may not contribute significantly in attack, as evidenced by his low metrics in passing and chance creation, his durability is a strong asset, having missed only seven games in the last three seasons. Despite his overall Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 32%, his ability to win headers makes him a valuable asset in midfield battles.
Strengths: Aerial duels won. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Philipp Maier
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Lorenzo Ignacchitisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 22 | €1.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Pape Diongsimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 20 | €2.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Joseph N'Duquidisimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 22 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 12 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philipp Maier
≈ 100% Philipp Maier · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Philipp Maier · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Philipp Maier · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Philipp Maier?
By Doppel's fit score, Santiago Castañeda (SC Paderborn 07) is the closest profile to Philipp Maier, with a 83/100 overall match. Jesús Álvarez and Lorenzo Ignacchiti are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Philipp Maier?
Yes. Joseph N'Duquidi (Amiens SC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Philipp Maier?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Philipp Maier's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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