Who should replace Philip Billing?
CM/CDM/CAMSSC Napoli · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilip Billing's profile ↗
Philip Billing is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for SSC Napoli in Serie A, having made 29 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Billing, Diego Gómez from Brighton & Hove Albion offers a tactical fit score of 84/100, while Mattias Svanberg of VfL Wolfsburg and Nico O'Reilly from Manchester City both present solid alternatives with fit scores of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philip Billing
≈ 100% Philip Billing · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Philip Billing · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Philip Billing · strong: Clearances, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Philip Billing?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mattias Svanberg (VfL Wolfsburg) does the closest job to Philip Billing, at 93/100 on profile. Diego Gómez and Nico O'Reilly follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Philip Billing?
Yes — Ross Barkley (Luton Town) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €3.6m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Philip Billing?
Doppel learns Philip Billing's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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