Players like Willian
LWGrêmio · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitWillian's profile ↗
The players most similar to Willian are Raphinha, Marcus Tavernier, Álex Berenguer. Doppel rates Raphinha (FC Barcelona) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rémy Cabella scores 84/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Willian is a creative left winger who thrives as a playmaker, using his exceptional passing ability to orchestrate attacks. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 18% of his positional peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and final-third passes, showcasing his vision and technical prowess. While his finishing may not be his strongest suit, his durability has been a concern, as he has missed a notable number of games in recent seasons. Nonetheless, his ability to influence matches remains undeniable.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: 27 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Willian
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raphinhasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 30 | €63m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Marcus Taverniersimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €23m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Khvicha Kvaratskheliasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 25 | €144m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Florian Wirtzsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €95m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Noa Langsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 27 | €24m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Crysencio Summervillesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 25 | €49m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €3.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Pedrosimilar↗ | Lazio | 39 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Willian
≈ 100% Willian · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Willian · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Willian · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Willian?
By Doppel's fit score, Raphinha (FC Barcelona) is the closest profile to Willian, with a 83/100 overall match. Marcus Tavernier and Álex Berenguer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Willian?
Yes. Rémy Cabella (Lille) plays a similar left winger role and rates 84/100 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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