Players like Malik Tillman
CAM/CM/LWBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMalik Tillman's profile ↗
The players most similar to Malik Tillman are Leon Goretzka, Nico Paz, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli. Doppel rates Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ayoze Pérez scores 83/100 at about €5.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Malik Tillman is a dynamic attacking midfielder, showcasing elite finishing skills and aerial prowess, making him a constant threat in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his peers, his ability to convert chances is exceptional, as evidenced by his impressive 12 goals this season. While his injury history raises concerns about reliability, his talent and scoring ability position him as a key player for Bayer Leverkusen.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won %. Availability: 33 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Malik Tillman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Abdessamad Ezzalzoulisimilar↗ | Real Betis | 25 | €43m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Ayoze Pérezsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 33 | €5.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Kaoru Mitomasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €20m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Malik Tillman
≈ 100% Malik Tillman · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Malik Tillman · strong: Shots, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Malik Tillman · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Malik Tillman?
Statistically, Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) is the closest look-alike to Malik Tillman — a 83/100 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 Malik Tillman?
By Doppel's fit score, Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) is the closest profile to Malik Tillman, with a 83/100 overall match. Nico Paz and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Malik Tillman?
Yes. Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €5.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Malik Tillman?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Malik Tillman's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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