Players like Joel Ward
RBCrystal Palace · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoel Ward's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joel Ward are Ben Godfrey, Lasse Rosenboom, Reece Burke. Doppel rates Ben Godfrey (Everton) a 80/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Reece Burke scores 77/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Joel Ward
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €4.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 2 | Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 22 | €1.3m | 79 | 77 |
| 3 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €1.0m | 84 | 77 |
| 4 | Rasmus Carstensensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €1.8m | 76 | 77 |
| 5 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 84 | 77 |
| 6 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 21 | €9.7m | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 26 | €8.6m | 82 | 77 |
| 8 | Nacho Vidalsimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 30 | €1.3m | 85 | 76 |
| 9 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.1m | 82 | 76 |
| 10 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 20 | €19m | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 25 | €22m | 80 | 75 |
| 12 | Nahitan Nándezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €4.4m | 73 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joel Ward
≈ 100% Joel Ward · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Joel Ward · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Joel Ward · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joel Ward?
By Doppel's fit score, Ben Godfrey (Everton) is the closest profile to Joel Ward, with a 80/100 overall match. Lasse Rosenboom and Reece Burke are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joel Ward?
Yes. Reece Burke (Luton Town) plays a similar right back role and rates 77/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joel Ward?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joel Ward's 2023/24 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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