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, Rodri, 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 September 2026.
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Billy Gilmour is a highly skilled deep-lying playmaker, showcasing exceptional vision and distribution in midfield. With a top 29% Sofascore rating among his peers, he excels in touches per 90 and accurate final-third passes, making him a pivotal conductor for SSC Napoli's attack. Despite a history of injuries limiting his availability, his ability to win possession in the attacking third and deliver precise long balls underscores his quality, making him a valuable asset 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 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Iván Martínsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 27 | €4.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 88 | 81 |
* 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, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 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 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. Rodri and Youssouf Fofana are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Billy Gilmour?
Yes. Matías Vecino (Lazio) 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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