Players like Philippe Coutinho
CAMVasco da Gama · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilippe Coutinho's profile ↗
The players most similar to Philippe Coutinho are Mohamed Ihattaren, Thorgan Hazard, Ernest Muçi. Doppel rates Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) a 86/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Swift scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Philippe Coutinho is a creative attacking midfielder known for his playmaking prowess and vision. Ranking in the top 17% of his peers, he excels in delivering accurate crosses and final-third passes, making him a key orchestrator in the attacking phase. While his injury history raises concerns about durability, when fit, he consistently influences games with his technical ability and intelligence on the ball.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses, Touches. Availability: 33 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Philippe Coutinho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Ernest Muçisimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 25 | €12m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Calvin Stengssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 23 | €98m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Albert Guðmundssonsimilar↗ | Lazio | 29 | €11m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philippe Coutinho
≈ 100% Philippe Coutinho · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Philippe Coutinho · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Philippe Coutinho · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Philippe Coutinho?
Statistically, Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest look-alike to Philippe Coutinho — a 86/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Philippe Coutinho?
By Doppel's fit score, Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest profile to Philippe Coutinho, with a 86/100 overall match. Thorgan Hazard and Ernest Muçi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Philippe Coutinho?
Yes. John Swift (Portsmouth) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Philippe Coutinho?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Philippe Coutinho's 2025 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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