Players like Philipp Ziereis
CBSpVgg Greuther Fürth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilipp Ziereis's profile ↗
Philipp Ziereis is a centre-back for SpVgg Greuther Fürth in the German 2. Bundesliga, having made 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Ziereis include Carlos Hernández from AD Ceuta, with a fit score of 79/100, and Kazunari Kita from Real Sociedad B, who has a fit score of 81/100. Both offer comparable roles and statistical profiles in defence.
About Philipp Ziereis
Philipp Ziereis is a robust, defensive centre-back known for his exceptional ability to clear danger and dominate aerial duels. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom tier among his peers, his top-notch clearance rate highlights his defensive reliability and ability to thwart opposing attacks. With only 11 games missed over the last three seasons, Ziereis demonstrates durability and consistency, making him a dependable presence in the backline.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Philipp Ziereis
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Hernándezsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 36 | €100k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Elias Egoulisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 24 | €900k | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Sidi Banesimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 22 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Marco Morenosimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Rodri Suárezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €500k | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Iker Cordobasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €500k | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Gabriel Otegbayosimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €900k | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philipp Ziereis
≈ 100% Philipp Ziereis · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Philipp Ziereis · low reliability
≈ 100% Philipp Ziereis · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Philipp Ziereis?
By Doppel's fit score, Carlos Hernández (AD Ceuta) is the closest profile to Philipp Ziereis, with a 79/100 overall match. Kazunari Kita and Elias Egouli are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Philipp Ziereis?
Yes. Carlos Hernández (AD Ceuta) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Philipp Ziereis?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Philipp Ziereis'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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