Who should replace Malik Tillman?
CAM/CM/LWBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMalik Tillman's profile ↗
Malik Tillman is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, with 29 appearances and 6 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Tillman, Nico Paz of Como offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Leon Goretzka from FC Bayern München and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli of Real Betis also present strong alternatives, with fit scores of 83/100 and 85/100 respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Abdessamad Ezzalzoulisimilar↗ | Real Betis | 25 | €43m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 94 | 82 |
| 5 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 94 | 82 |
| 6 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Antoine Semenyosimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €85m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Ayoze Pérezsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 33 | €5.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Kaoru Mitomasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €20m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Lorenzo Pellegrinisimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €8.4m | 92 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Malik Tillman
≈ 100% Malik Tillman · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Malik Tillman · strong: Shots, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Malik Tillman · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Malik Tillman?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) does the closest job to Malik Tillman, at 95/100 on profile. Nico Paz and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Malik Tillman?
Yes — Nikolas Nartey (VfB Stuttgart) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €10m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Malik Tillman?
Doppel learns Malik Tillman's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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