Players like Phil Foden
CAM/RWManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhil Foden's profile ↗
The players most similar to Phil Foden are Arda Güler, Giovani Lo Celso, Kang-in Lee. Doppel rates Arda Güler (Real Madrid) a 85/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Isco scores 86/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Phil Foden is an elite attacking midfielder, showcasing his prowess as a prolific goal-scorer and playmaker. With a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his peers, he excels in finishing and creating chances, averaging 19 goals and 8 assists in the current season alone. His ability to deliver precise final-third passes further amplifies his attacking threat, while his durability is evident with just 10 games missed in three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Phil Foden
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €30m | 95 | 84 |
| 4 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 95 | 85 |
| 5 | Désiré Douésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 21 | €124m | 95 | 84 |
| 6 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Paris FC | 24 | €14m | 95 | 86 |
| 7 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 8 | Antonysimilar↗ | Real Betis | 26 | €37m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 94 | 86 |
| 10 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €115m | 94 | 84 |
| 11 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 12 | Cole Palmersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €92m | 94 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Phil Foden
≈ 100% Phil Foden · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Phil Foden · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Phil Foden · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Phil Foden?
Statistically, Arda Güler (Real Madrid) is the closest look-alike to Phil Foden — a 85/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Phil Foden?
By Doppel's fit score, Arda Güler (Real Madrid) is the closest profile to Phil Foden, with a 85/100 overall match. Giovani Lo Celso and Kang-in Lee are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Phil Foden?
Yes. Isco (Real Betis) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Phil Foden?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Phil Foden's 2025/26 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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