Players like Malcolm Viltard
CM/CDMFCV Dender · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMalcolm Viltard's profile ↗
The players most similar to Malcolm Viltard are Calvin Twigt, Beñat Gerenabarrena, Joel Silva. Doppel rates Calvin Twigt (Willem II Tilburg) a 79/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joel Silva scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Malcolm Viltard is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his strong aerial presence and ability to disrupt opposition play. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 44% of his peers, he showcases solid defensive metrics, ranking in the top 25% for tackles and interceptions, and the top 18% for possession won in the attacking third. His durability is a plus, having missed only seven games over the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset in the heart of the midfield.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third, Clearances. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Malcolm Viltard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 23 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 23 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €800k | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €800k | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Christian Pierobonsimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €600k | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | Derby County | 23 | €2.7m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Malcolm Viltard
≈ 100% Malcolm Viltard · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Malcolm Viltard · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Malcolm Viltard · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Malcolm Viltard?
By Doppel's fit score, Calvin Twigt (Willem II Tilburg) is the closest profile to Malcolm Viltard, with a 79/100 overall match. Beñat Gerenabarrena and Joel Silva are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Malcolm Viltard?
Yes. Joel Silva (CD Nacional) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Malcolm Viltard?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Malcolm Viltard'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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