Joel Ward — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
right back · Swansea City · ENG-Championship · age 37 · €190k
Joel Ward is a resilient defensive right-back known for his aerial prowess and tenacious tackling. Despite being in the bottom 16% of his positional peers, he excels in aerial duels and clearances, showcasing his ability to dominate in defensive situations. At 37, his experience is invaluable, and his reliability is underscored by missing only 17 games in the last three seasons, making him a durable option for Swansea City. While his attacking contributions are limited, his defensive solidity remains a cornerstone of his game.
Strengths
- Aerial duels won /90
- Clearances /90
- Duels won /90
- Touches /90
Weaknesses
- Key passes /90
- Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
- Big chances created /90
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- The players most statistically similar to Joel Ward (right back) are Jaydee Canvot, Antoine Mendy, Ben Godfrey, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Joel Ward play?
- Joel Ward plays as a right back for Swansea City in the ENG-Championship.
- What is Joel Ward's market value?
- Joel Ward's market value is €190k.
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