Players like Joe Willock
CMNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoe Willock's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joe Willock are Luka Sučić, Mattias Svanberg, Jon Ander Olasagasti. Doppel rates Luka Sučić (Real Sociedad) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jon Ander Olasagasti scores 86/100 at about €2.7m. Data as of September 2026.
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Joe Willock is a creative midfield playmaker with a knack for generating chances, showcased by his elite metrics in big chances created and key passes. Despite battling injury issues, his ability to successfully dribble and contribute to the attack makes him a valuable asset when fit. However, his finishing leaves much to be desired, which limits his overall impact in the final third.
Strengths: Big chances created, Key passes, Successful dribbles. Availability: 42 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joe Willock
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Sučićsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Carles Aleñásimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joe Willock
≈ 100% Joe Willock · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Joe Willock · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Joe Willock · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joe Willock?
By Doppel's fit score, Luka Sučić (Real Sociedad) is the closest profile to Joe Willock, with a 84/100 overall match. Mattias Svanberg and Jon Ander Olasagasti are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joe Willock?
Yes. Jon Ander Olasagasti (Levante UD) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €2.7m.
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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