Players like Philip Billing
CM/CDM/CAMSSC Napoli · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilip Billing's profile ↗
The players most similar to Philip Billing are Mattias Svanberg, Diego Gómez, Nico O'Reilly. Doppel rates Mattias Svanberg (VfL Wolfsburg) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdou Harroui scores 83/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Philip Billing is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and ability to disrupt opposition play. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 47% of his positional peers, he still excels in winning duels and creating big chances, showcasing his all-around contribution. Billing's reliability is a plus, having missed only a few games over the past three seasons, making him a durable asset in midfield. While finishing isn't his strong suit, his defensive and creative attributes make him a valuable presence in the team.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Big chances created, Duels won. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Philip Billing
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philip Billing
≈ 100% Philip Billing · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Philip Billing · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Philip Billing · strong: Clearances, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Philip Billing?
Statistically, Mattias Svanberg (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest look-alike to Philip Billing — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Philip Billing?
By Doppel's fit score, Mattias Svanberg (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest profile to Philip Billing, with a 83/100 overall match. Diego Gómez and Nico O'Reilly are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Philip Billing?
Yes. Abdou Harroui (Hellas Verona) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Philip Billing?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Philip Billing's 2023/24 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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