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 September 2026.
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Willy Boly is a commanding centre-back known for his aggressive, front-foot defending and aerial dominance. With a Sofascore rating in the top 21% of his positional peers, he excels in tackles, interceptions, and duels, making him a formidable presence at the back. His ability to contribute offensively with big chances created adds an extra dimension to his game, although his crossing accuracy is a noted area for improvement. Despite some injury setbacks, his experience and reliability make him a valuable asset for Nottingham Forest.
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 | €20m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 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↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 90 | 85 |
| 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 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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