Players like Willy Boly
CB/RBNottingham Forest · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitWilly Boly's profile ↗
The players most similar to Willy Boly are Nordi Mukiele, Kristoffer Ajer, Dean Huijsen. Doppel rates Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kervin Arriaga scores 83/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Willy Boly is a commanding defensive presence, excelling as an aggressive front-foot centre-back with the versatility to operate at right-back. His elite tackling and interception stats, along with a formidable aerial ability, place him among the top 1% of his peers, showcasing his ability to dominate duels and contribute offensively with key chances created. While he has struggled with injuries, his experience and quality make him a reliable option when on the pitch, maintaining a top 21% Sofascore rating among defenders.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Aerial duels won. Availability: 30 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Willy Boly
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Kristoffer Ajersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €24m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | River Plate | 30 | €4.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Willy Boly
≈ 100% Willy Boly · strong: Duels won, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Willy Boly · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Willy Boly · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Willy Boly?
Statistically, Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) is the closest look-alike to Willy Boly — a 84/100 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 Willy Boly?
By Doppel's fit score, Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) is the closest profile to Willy Boly, with a 84/100 overall match. Kristoffer Ajer and Dean Huijsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Willy Boly?
Yes. Kervin Arriaga (Levante UD) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Willy Boly?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Willy Boly's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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