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 October 2026.
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Joel Ward is a robust defensive right-back, excelling in aerial duels and clearances, making him a formidable presence at the back. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 17% of his peers, his durability is a plus, having missed only 17 games over the last three seasons. His defensive contributions are solid, though he lacks in offensive metrics like key passes and chance creation, which limits his impact in the attacking phase.
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↗ | Sheffield United | 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 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €16m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | Kellen Fishersimilar↗ | Norwich City | 22 | €2.9m | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 30 | €1.0m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 85 | 79 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Joel Ward?
Statistically, Jaydee Canvot (Crystal Palace) is the closest look-alike to Joel Ward — a 77/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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