Players like Philip Brittijn
CM/CDMFortuna Sittard · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilip Brittijn's profile ↗
The players most similar to Philip Brittijn are Miguel Atienza, Lander Olaetxea, Mauricio Benitez. Doppel rates Miguel Atienza (Burgos Club de Fútbol) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lander Olaetxea scores 77/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Philip Brittijn is a robust defensive midfielder with an eye for goal, showcasing elite finishing and strong tackling abilities. While his overall quality ranks in the lower half of his positional peers, his durability stands out—missing just one game in three seasons. Brittijn's knack for contributing to both defense and attack, evidenced by his impressive non-penalty goals, makes him a valuable asset in the midfield battle.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions, Clearances. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Philip Brittijn
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Diego Villaressimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 30 | €1.0m | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philip Brittijn
≈ 100% Philip Brittijn · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Philip Brittijn · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Philip Brittijn · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Philip Brittijn?
By Doppel's fit score, Miguel Atienza (Burgos Club de Fútbol) is the closest profile to Philip Brittijn, with a 78/100 overall match. Lander Olaetxea and Mauricio Benitez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Philip Brittijn?
Yes. Lander Olaetxea (Sporting Gijón) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Philip Brittijn?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Philip Brittijn'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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