Players like Philipp Lienhart
CBSC Freiburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilipp Lienhart's profile ↗
The players most similar to Philipp Lienhart are Philipp Sander, Juan Foyth, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw. Doppel rates Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) a 88/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw scores 87/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Philipp Lienhart is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in building play from the back, evidenced by his elite passing metrics. With a Sofascore rating in the top 46% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive accuracy in long balls and final-third passes, making him a valuable asset in transitioning from defense to attack. While his injury history raises concerns about durability, his technical qualities and ability to contribute offensively set him apart as a competent defender in the Bundesliga.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 42 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Philipp Lienhart
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 95 | 88 |
| 2 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philipp Lienhart
≈ 100% Philipp Lienhart · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Philipp Lienhart · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Philipp Lienhart · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Philipp Lienhart?
By Doppel's fit score, Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to Philipp Lienhart, with a 88/100 overall match. Juan Foyth and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Philipp Lienhart?
Yes. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Philipp Lienhart?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Philipp Lienhart'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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