Players like Malik Tillman
CM/CAM/LWPSV Eindhoven · 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 September 2026.
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Malik Tillman is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a knack for finishing and making an impact in the final third. His elite Sofascore rating places him in the top 4% of his positional peers, showcasing his exceptional goal-scoring ability, aerial prowess, and tenacity in winning possession. Despite a history of injuries that has seen him miss several games, his talent and offensive contributions make him a potent threat in any attacking setup.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third. 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 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Ayoze Pérezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 33 | €5.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Kaoru Mitomasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €20m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 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 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 (Real Betis) plays a similar central 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 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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