Players like Paul Will
CM/CDMSpVgg Greuther Fürth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaul Will's profile ↗
Paul Will is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for SpVgg Greuther Fürth in the 2. Bundesliga, with 20 appearances and 1408 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Paul Will include Julian Niehues from 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Stefan Džodić from Almería, both with a fit score of 80/100, as well as Santiago Castañeda from SC Paderborn 07, who has a fit score of 81/100.
About Paul Will
Paul Will is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and providing solid defensive coverage. His impressive aerial prowess (top 4%) and reliable clearance rate (top 23%) make him a formidable presence in the midfield, contributing significantly to his team's defensive stability. With remarkable durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, Will is a dependable asset for SpVgg Greuther Fürth, consistently delivering strong performances that place him in the top 37% of his positional peers.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Paul Will
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Paul Will
≈ 100% Paul Will · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Paul Will · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Paul Will · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Paul Will?
By Doppel's fit score, Julian Niehues (1. FC Kaiserslautern) is the closest profile to Paul Will, with a 80/100 overall match. Stefan Džodić and Santiago Castañeda are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Paul Will?
Yes. Nicolas Schiavi (Carrarese) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Paul Will?
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