Players like Harry Winks
CM/CDMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHarry Winks's profile ↗
The players most similar to Harry Winks are Thomas Claes, Kees Smit, Davy van den Berg. Doppel rates Thomas Claes (SV Zulte Waregem) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Swift scores 83/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Harry Winks is a refined deep-lying playmaker, showcasing exceptional vision and passing ability, evident in his top-tier metrics for touches and accurate final-third passes. His standout performance places him in the top 11% of his positional peers, reflecting his elite quality on the pitch. With a remarkable durability record, missing no games in the last three seasons, Winks is a reliable fixture in midfield, though he could enhance his defensive contributions.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Harry Winks
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Kees Smitsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €24m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | Lazio | 24 | €26m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Harry Winks
≈ 100% Harry Winks · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Harry Winks · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Harry Winks · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Harry Winks?
Statistically, Thomas Claes (SV Zulte Waregem) is the closest look-alike to Harry Winks — a 82/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Harry Winks?
By Doppel's fit score, Thomas Claes (SV Zulte Waregem) is the closest profile to Harry Winks, with a 82/100 overall match. Kees Smit and Davy van den Berg are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Harry Winks?
Yes. John Swift (Portsmouth) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Harry Winks?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Harry Winks's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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