Players like Billy Mitchell
CM/CDMMillwall · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBilly Mitchell's profile ↗
The players most similar to Billy Mitchell are Santiago Castañeda, Dion Lopy, Florian Tardieu. Doppel rates Santiago Castañeda (SC Paderborn 07) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Florian Tardieu scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Billy Mitchell
Billy Mitchell is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and ability to execute accurate long balls. His Sofascore rating places him in the bottom tier of his positional peers, indicating room for improvement, particularly in offensive contributions like key passes and goal involvement. However, his durability is a significant asset, as he has missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability and commitment on the pitch.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Billy Mitchell
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Dion Lopysimilar↗ | Almería | 24 | €16m | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Florian Tardieusimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 34 | €400k | 93 | 78 |
| 4 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Alexandre Lauraysimilar↗ | Le Mans | 29 | €600k | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Silas Gnakasimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 28 | €900k | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Billy Mitchell
≈ 100% Billy Mitchell · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Billy Mitchell · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Billy Mitchell · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Billy Mitchell?
By Doppel's fit score, Santiago Castañeda (SC Paderborn 07) is the closest profile to Billy Mitchell, with a 82/100 overall match. Dion Lopy and Florian Tardieu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Billy Mitchell?
Yes. Florian Tardieu (Saint-Étienne) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Billy Mitchell?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Billy Mitchell'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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