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 October 2026.
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Philipp Lienhart is a ball-playing centre-back known for his exceptional passing range and composure on the ball. Ranking in the top 40% among his positional peers, he excels with touches and accurate long balls, making him a key playmaker from the back. While he has faced some injury challenges, his ability to impact the game with precise final-third passes and solid defensive contributions makes him a valuable asset for SC Freiburg.
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 | 85 |
| 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↗ | Arsenal | 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 closest look-alike to Philipp Lienhart?
Statistically, Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest look-alike to Philipp Lienhart — a 88/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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