Cheaper alternatives to Joe Willock
CMNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoe Willock's profile ↗
Joe Willock is a central midfielder for Newcastle United in the Premier League, with 24 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 assists over 1011 minutes. For those searching for cheaper alternatives to Willock, consider Jon Ander Olasagasti from Levante UD, valued at €3m with a fit score of 86/100, or Edu Expósito of Espanyol, valued at €4m and also rated 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 88 | 85 |
| 4 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 88 | 85 |
| 6 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 84 | 84 |
| 12 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 87 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joe Willock
≈ 100% Joe Willock · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Joe Willock · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Joe Willock · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Joe Willock?
Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.3m with a 84/100 match to Joe Willock.
Who is the best-value alternative to Joe Willock?
Jon Ander Olasagasti offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €2.7m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Joe Willock?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Joe Willock's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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