Players like William Osula
STNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWilliam Osula's profile ↗
The players most similar to William Osula are Vitor Roque, Maximilian Beier, Callum Wilson. Doppel rates Vitor Roque (Palmeiras) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Benito Raman scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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William Osula is a lethal penalty-box poacher, excelling in his role as a goal scorer with an elite finishing touch. With a striking ability that places him in the top 1% for non-penalty goals and finishing, he is a consistent threat in the final third, contributing significantly to his team's attack. His reliability is underscored by a solid availability record, missing only a handful of games over the past three seasons, making him a dependable option for Newcastle United.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA. Availability: 18 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to William Osula
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vitor Roquesimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 21 | €39m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Maximilian Beiersimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €43m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Callum Wilsonsimilar↗ | West Ham United | 34 | €4.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Carlos Espísimilar↗ | Levante UD | 21 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Mohamed Bambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 25 | €1.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | David Minsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 27 | €1.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Kaio Jorgesimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 24 | €24m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 25 | €3.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Haji Wrightsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €17m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Moise Keansimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €33m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €29m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match William Osula
≈ 100% William Osula · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% William Osula · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% William Osula · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to William Osula?
Statistically, Vitor Roque (Palmeiras) is the closest look-alike to William Osula — a 80/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for William Osula?
By Doppel's fit score, Vitor Roque (Palmeiras) is the closest profile to William Osula, with a 80/100 overall match. Maximilian Beier and Callum Wilson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to William Osula?
Yes. Benito Raman (KV Mechelen) plays a similar striker role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to William Osula?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from William Osula's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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