Joel Ward — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
right back · Swansea City · ENG-Championship · age 37 · €190k
Joel Ward is a robust defensive right-back, excelling in aerial duels and clearances, making him a formidable presence at the back. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 17% of his peers, his durability is a plus, having missed only 17 games over the last three seasons. His defensive contributions are solid, though he lacks in offensive metrics like key passes and chance creation, which limits his impact in the attacking phase.
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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- Who is most similar to Joel Ward?
- 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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