Players like Joe Willock
CMNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoe Willock's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joe Willock are Romano Schmid, Senny Mayulu, Kevin Stöger. Doppel rates Romano Schmid (SV Werder Bremen) a 86/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 84/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Joe Willock
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €17m | 89 | 86 |
| 2 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 19 | €38m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 85 | 84 |
| 4 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 86 | 83 |
| 5 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 25 | €8.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 83 | 83 |
| 7 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €2.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Angelo Fulginisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 27 | €5.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 22 | €9.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 24 | €8.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Amine Haritsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €5.3m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joe Willock
≈ 100% Joe Willock · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Joe Willock · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Joe Willock · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joe Willock?
By Doppel's fit score, Romano Schmid (SV Werder Bremen) is the closest profile to Joe Willock, with a 86/100 overall match. Senny Mayulu and Kevin Stöger are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joe Willock?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joe Willock?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joe Willock's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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