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 October 2026.
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Patrick William is a versatile defensive player, primarily operating as a centre-back or left-back, excelling in winning possession and disrupting opposition attacks. Despite a low overall Sofascore rating, he showcases strengths in accurate long balls and tackles, ranking in the top echelons of his peers. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only five games over the past three seasons, making him a reliable presence in defense.
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↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €7.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Ameen Al-Dakhilsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €3.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 88 | 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, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /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 closest look-alike to Patrick William?
Statistically, Jannis Heuer (Preußen Münster) is the closest look-alike to Patrick William — a 82/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (PEC Zwolle) 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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