Players like Billy Gilmour
CM/CDMSSC Napoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBilly Gilmour's profile ↗
The players most similar to Billy Gilmour are Pape Matar Sarr, Exequiel Palacios, Youssouf Fofana. Doppel rates Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham Hotspur) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matías Vecino scores 82/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Billy Gilmour is a sophisticated ball-playing central midfielder, excelling in controlling the game through precise passing and intelligent positioning. With a Sofascore rating in the top 36% of his peers, he showcases elite vision and accuracy, particularly in final-third passes and long balls. While he has struggled with injuries, limiting his availability, his ability to win possession in advanced areas highlights his potential to influence matches significantly when fit.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 30 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Billy Gilmour
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 28 | €26m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Sliema Wanderers | 33 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Billy Gilmour
≈ 100% Billy Gilmour · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Billy Gilmour · strong: Touches, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Billy Gilmour · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Billy Gilmour?
Statistically, Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham Hotspur) is the closest look-alike to Billy Gilmour — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Billy Gilmour?
By Doppel's fit score, Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham Hotspur) is the closest profile to Billy Gilmour, with a 81/100 overall match. Exequiel Palacios and Youssouf Fofana are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Billy Gilmour?
Yes. Matías Vecino (No team) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Billy Gilmour?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Billy Gilmour's 2025/26 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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