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 Paulo Dybala, Kevin Stöger, Cole Palmer. Doppel rates Paulo Dybala (AS Roma) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Iago Aspas scores 84/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Phil Foden
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €5.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Cole Palmersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 22 | €92m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 22 | €115m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 31 | €1.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 31 | €3.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 32 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Leon Baileysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 26 | €13m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 20 | €87m | 95 | 83 |
| 12 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €98m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Phil Foden
≈ 100% Phil Foden · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Phil Foden · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Phil Foden · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Phil Foden?
By Doppel's fit score, Paulo Dybala (AS Roma) is the closest profile to Phil Foden, with a 85/100 overall match. Kevin Stöger and Cole Palmer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Phil Foden?
Yes. Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.5m.
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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