Players like Casper Widell
CBExcelsior · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCasper Widell's profile ↗
The players most similar to Casper Widell are Anselmo Garcia McNulty, Matthew Pollock, Ze Vitor. Doppel rates Anselmo Garcia McNulty (PEC Zwolle) a 88/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 88/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Casper Widell is a solid, ball-playing centre-back who excels in defensive stability and distribution. With a Sofascore rating in the top 40% of his peers, he showcases impressive strengths, particularly in clearances and accurate long balls, allowing him to effectively manage defensive situations while initiating attacks. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only one game in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in any backline.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Casper Widell
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 91 | 88 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Casper Widell
≈ 100% Casper Widell · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Casper Widell · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Casper Widell · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Casper Widell?
Statistically, Anselmo Garcia McNulty (PEC Zwolle) is the closest look-alike to Casper Widell — a 88/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Casper Widell?
By Doppel's fit score, Anselmo Garcia McNulty (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Casper Widell, with a 88/100 overall match. Matthew Pollock and Ze Vitor are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Casper Widell?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Casper Widell?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Casper Widell's 2025/26 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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