Players like Walace
CDM/CMUdinese · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitWalace's profile ↗
The players most similar to Walace are Amir Richardson, Kevin Sessa, Samú Costa. Doppel rates Amir Richardson (Stade de Reims) a 76/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 75/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Walace
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €3.9m | 87 | 76 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 72 | 75 |
| 3 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 89 | 75 |
| 4 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 83 | 75 |
| 5 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 76 | 74 |
| 6 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 72 | 74 |
| 7 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 79 | 74 |
| 8 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.3m | 77 | 74 |
| 9 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 80 | 74 |
| 10 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 77 | 74 |
| 11 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 72 | 74 |
| 12 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 75 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Walace
≈ 100% Walace · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Walace · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Walace · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Walace?
By Doppel's fit score, Amir Richardson (Stade de Reims) is the closest profile to Walace, with a 76/100 overall match. Kevin Sessa and Samú Costa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Walace?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 75/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Walace?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Walace's 2023/24 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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