Players like Joel Ward
RBSwansea City · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoel Ward's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joel Ward are Jaydee Canvot, Antoine Mendy, Ben Godfrey. Doppel rates Jaydee Canvot (Crystal Palace) a 77/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nacho Vidal scores 79/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Joel Ward is a resilient defensive right-back known for his aerial prowess and tenacious tackling. Despite being in the bottom 16% of his positional peers, he excels in aerial duels and clearances, showcasing his ability to dominate in defensive situations. At 37, his experience is invaluable, and his reliability is underscored by missing only 17 games in the last three seasons, making him a durable option for Swansea City. While his attacking contributions are limited, his defensive solidity remains a cornerstone of his game.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Duels won. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joel Ward
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 89 | 77 |
| 2 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €4.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Nacho Vidalsimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 31 | €1.3m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Kevin Mac Allistersimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 29 | €12m | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 86 | 78 |
| 7 | Kellen Fishersimilar↗ | Norwich City | 22 | €2.9m | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 84 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joel Ward
≈ 100% Joel Ward · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Joel Ward · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Joel Ward · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joel Ward?
By Doppel's fit score, Jaydee Canvot (Crystal Palace) is the closest profile to Joel Ward, with a 77/100 overall match. Antoine Mendy and Ben Godfrey are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joel Ward?
Yes. Nacho Vidal (Real Oviedo) plays a similar right back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.3m.
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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