Players like Harry Winks
CM/CDMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHarry Winks's profile ↗
The players most similar to Harry Winks are Sven Mijnans, Thomas Claes, Kees Smit. Doppel rates Sven Mijnans (AZ Alkmaar) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Swift scores 83/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Harry Winks is a refined ball-playing midfielder, excelling in orchestrating play from deep with exceptional passing accuracy and a remarkable touch. His top 11% ranking among positional peers highlights his elite quality, particularly in final-third passes and long balls, making him a vital cog in Cagliari's midfield. With an impressive record of availability—missing no games in the last three seasons—he combines durability with skill, though his defensive metrics suggest he focuses primarily on ball distribution rather than breaking up play.
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 | Sven Mijnanssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €16m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Kees Smitsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €24m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | Lazio | 24 | €26m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 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: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 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, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Harry Winks?
By Doppel's fit score, Sven Mijnans (AZ Alkmaar) is the closest profile to Harry Winks, with a 81/100 overall match. Thomas Claes and Kees Smit 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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