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 August 2026.
About William Osula
William Osula is a clinical penalty-box poacher, showcasing elite finishing skills with non-penalty goals in the top 1% of his peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 49%, he consistently converts chances and demonstrates an ability to find the net, even while not contributing assists. While not known for creating opportunities or defensive contributions, his durability and reliability make him a valuable asset in the attacking third.
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↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 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↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 27 | €1.6m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Kaio Jorgesimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 24 | €24m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 25 | €3.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Betosimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €19m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Haji Wrightsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €17m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Moise Keansimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 26 | €33m | 87 | 81 |
* 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 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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