Players like Will Smallbone
CM/CAMMillwall · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitWill Smallbone's profile ↗
Will Smallbone is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Millwall in the Championship, with 18 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Smallbone include Matúš Bero from VfL Bochum 1848, with a fit score of 80/100, and Kevin Sessa from 1. FC Heidenheim, who has a fit score of 83/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking similar talents.
12 players most similar to Will Smallbone
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 89 | 79 |
| 2 | Amine Adlisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 26 | €18m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 87 | 80 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €14m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Adrian Becksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 29 | €1.5m | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Will Smallbone
≈ 100% Will Smallbone · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Will Smallbone · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Will Smallbone · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Will Smallbone?
By Doppel's fit score, Tom Bischof (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to Will Smallbone, with a 79/100 overall match. Amine Adli and Matúš Bero are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Will Smallbone?
Yes. Charlie Patiño (Swansea City) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Will Smallbone?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Will Smallbone's 2024/25 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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