Players like Philippe Sandler
CBNEC Nijmegen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilippe Sandler's profile ↗
The players most similar to Philippe Sandler are Danny Bakker, Danny da Costa, Dominik Kohr. Doppel rates Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) a 87/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 87/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Philippe Sandler is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distribution and aerial ability, showcasing his quality with a Sofascore rating in the top 19% of his peers. His pinpoint long balls (top 2%) and capability to create big chances (top 18%) underline his offensive contribution from the back. While he has struggled with injuries, his talent and reliability when fit make him a valuable asset for NEC Nijmegen.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created. Availability: 33 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Philippe Sandler
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Gabriele Zappasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 27 | €2.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 11 | Federico Gattisimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philippe Sandler
≈ 100% Philippe Sandler · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Philippe Sandler · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Philippe Sandler · strong: Tackles + interceptions, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Philippe Sandler?
Statistically, Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) is the closest look-alike to Philippe Sandler — a 87/100 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 Philippe Sandler?
By Doppel's fit score, Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) is the closest profile to Philippe Sandler, with a 87/100 overall match. Danny da Costa and Dominik Kohr are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Philippe Sandler?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Philippe Sandler?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Philippe Sandler's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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