Players like Patrick William
CB/LBRio Ave · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatrick William's profile ↗
The players most similar to Patrick William are Jannis Heuer, Nick Viergever, Gustavo Martins. Doppel rates Jannis Heuer (Preußen Münster) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nick Viergever scores 83/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Patrick William is a hardworking and aggressive front-foot defender, adept at winning possession in the attacking third and making key tackles. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 9% of his peers, his ability to deliver accurate long balls and generate shots showcases his potential in transitioning play. With only five games missed in the last three seasons, he is a reliable presence in defense, though he may need to improve his overall impact in the final third.
Strengths: Shots, Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Patrick William
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Ameen Al-Dakhilsimilar↗ | Burnley | 24 | €3.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patrick William
≈ 100% Patrick William · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Patrick William · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Patrick William · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Patrick William?
By Doppel's fit score, Jannis Heuer (Preußen Münster) is the closest profile to Patrick William, with a 82/100 overall match. Nick Viergever and Gustavo Martins are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Patrick William?
Yes. Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Patrick William?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Patrick William's 2024/25 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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