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 (FC Volendam) 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 July 2026.
About Malcolm Viltard
Malcolm Viltard is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and making crucial interventions in the attacking third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 46% of his positional peers, he demonstrates solid reliability, contributing effectively through clearances and tackles while maintaining impressive durability with only seven games missed over the last three seasons. While his offensive metrics may not stand out, his defensive prowess and ability to regain possession make him a valuable asset in controlling 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↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 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↗ | Excelsior | 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↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 (FC Volendam) 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 (Boavista) 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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