Players like Willian
LWFulham · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitWillian's profile ↗
The players most similar to Willian are Vincenzo Grifo, Kenan Yıldız, Raphinha. Doppel rates Vincenzo Grifo (SC Freiburg) a 82/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rémy Cabella scores 79/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Willian
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €3.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Raphinhasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 30 | €63m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €11m | 84 | 81 |
| 5 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Bradley Barcolasimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €68m | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Florian Wirtzsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €95m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Pedrosimilar↗ | Lazio | 39 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Vinícius Júniorsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 26 | €146m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Willian
≈ 100% Willian · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Willian · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Willian · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Willian?
By Doppel's fit score, Vincenzo Grifo (SC Freiburg) is the closest profile to Willian, with a 82/100 overall match. Kenan Yıldız and Raphinha are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Willian?
Yes. Rémy Cabella (Lille) plays a similar left winger role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Willian?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Willian's 2023/24 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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