Players like Walace
CDM/CMCruzeiro · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitWalace's profile ↗
The players most similar to Walace are Silas Andersen, Julian Niehues, Nicolas Schiavi. Doppel rates Silas Andersen (BK Häcken) a 80/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nicolas Schiavi scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Walace is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and ability to disrupt opposition attacks. With a solid presence in the air (top 14% for aerial duels) and impressive clearance stats (top 19%), he excels at breaking up play and providing defensive stability. While his offensive contributions are limited, his reliability is evident with only nine games missed over the last three seasons, making him a dependable asset in midfield.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances, Accurate long balls. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Walace
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silas Andersensimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 22 | €7.2m | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Balthazar Pierretsimilar↗ | Nantes | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Walace
≈ 100% Walace · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Walace · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Walace · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Walace?
Statistically, Silas Andersen (BK Häcken) is the closest look-alike to Walace — a 80/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Walace?
By Doppel's fit score, Silas Andersen (BK Häcken) is the closest profile to Walace, with a 80/100 overall match. Julian Niehues and Nicolas Schiavi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Walace?
Yes. Nicolas Schiavi (Carrarese) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
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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