Players like Filip Helander
CBBK Häcken · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitFilip Helander's profile ↗
Filip Helander is a centre-back for BK Häcken in the Swedish Allsvenskan, with 13 appearances and 1 goal in 2026. Players similar to Helander include David López from Burgos Club de Fútbol, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Tobias Anker of IK Sirius, with a fit score of 80/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles in their respective leagues.
About Filip Helander
Filip Helander is a commanding aerial presence in defense, excelling as a positional ball-playing centre-back. With a strong Sofascore rating placing him in the top 27% of his peers, he showcases remarkable ability in aerial duels, winning an impressive percentage that ranks in the top 6%. While not known for his distribution, his durability is a key asset, having missed only 10 games over the last three seasons, ensuring he remains a reliable figure at the back for BK Häcken.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Filip Helander
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Tobias Ankersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €500k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Victor Erikssonsimilar↗ | Hammarby IF | 26 | €2.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Adrien Pinotsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 25 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Luca Ravanellisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €2.7m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Filip Helander
≈ 100% Filip Helander · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Filip Helander · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Filip Helander · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Filip Helander?
By Doppel's fit score, David López (Burgos Club de Fútbol) is the closest profile to Filip Helander, with a 81/100 overall match. Tobias Anker and Matias Antonini are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Filip Helander?
Yes. Tobias Anker (IK Sirius) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Filip Helander?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Filip Helander's 2026 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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