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 September 2026.
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Philip Billing is a robust defensive midfielder with a knack for winning aerial duels and breaking up play, making him a valuable asset in the heart of the midfield. His impressive ability to create big chances and consistently win duels showcases his all-around quality, despite a modest Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 47% of his peers. With only nine games missed in the last three seasons, he proves to be a durable and reliable presence in Napoli's lineup.
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↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 91 | 86 |
* 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 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 (Frosinone) 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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