Players like Will Smallbone
CM/CAMMillwall · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitWill Smallbone's profile ↗
The players most similar to Will Smallbone are Tom Bischof, Amine Adli, Matúš Bero. Doppel rates Tom Bischof (FC Bayern München) a 79/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Charlie Patiño scores 81/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Will Smallbone is a creative attacking midfielder, showcasing his playmaking prowess with an impressive ability to deliver accurate final-third passes. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his peers, he consistently influences games, evidenced by his six goals and three assists this season. While he may struggle in duels, his vision and touch make him a reliable playmaker, though his injury history raises concerns about his availability.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Touches, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 35 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Will Smallbone
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 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↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €14m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 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 · 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 closest look-alike to Will Smallbone?
Statistically, Tom Bischof (FC Bayern München) is the closest look-alike to Will Smallbone — a 79/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Will Smallbone?
By Doppel's fit score, Tom Bischof (FC Bayern München) 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 (Deportivo de A Coruña) 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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