Players like Malik Tillman
CM/CAM/LWBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMalik Tillman's profile ↗
The players most similar to Malik Tillman are Kai Havertz, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Thomas Müller. Doppel rates Kai Havertz (Arsenal) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Florian Sotoca scores 82/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Malik Tillman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Abdessamad Ezzalzoulisimilar↗ | Real Betis | 25 | €43m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Thomas Müllersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 37 | €3.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 87 | 82 |
| 5 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Leicester City | 22 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Sergio Arribassimilar↗ | Almería | 25 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €21m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Kaoru Mitomasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €20m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Malik Tillman
≈ 100% Malik Tillman · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Malik Tillman · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Malik Tillman · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Malik Tillman?
By Doppel's fit score, Kai Havertz (Arsenal) is the closest profile to Malik Tillman, with a 83/100 overall match. Abdessamad Ezzalzouli and Thomas Müller are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Malik Tillman?
Yes. Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Malik Tillman?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Malik Tillman's 2025/26 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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