Players like Philippe Sandler
CBNEC Nijmegen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilippe Sandler's profile ↗
Philippe Sandler is a centre-back for NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, with 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 3 assists. Players similar to Sandler include Alexander Rossipal from SG Dynamo Dresden, Odin Luras Bjørtuft of Bodø/Glimt, and Axel Kryger from Kristiansund BK, all sharing a comparable statistical profile and fit score of 87/100.
12 players most similar to Philippe Sandler
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 89 | 87 |
| 2 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | Axel Krygersimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €300k | 89 | 87 |
| 4 | Ravil Tagirsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 87 |
| 5 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 87 |
| 6 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 86 | 87 |
| 8 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 28 | €1.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 9 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 89 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philippe Sandler
≈ 100% Philippe Sandler · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Philippe Sandler · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Philippe Sandler · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Philippe Sandler?
By Doppel's fit score, Alexander Rossipal (SG Dynamo Dresden) is the closest profile to Philippe Sandler, with a 87/100 overall match. Odin Luras Bjørtuft and Axel Kryger are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Philippe Sandler?
Yes. Axel Kryger (Kristiansund BK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €300k.
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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