Players like Casper Widell
CBExcelsior · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCasper Widell's profile ↗
Casper Widell is a centre-back for Excelsior in the Eredivisie, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. Players similar to Widell include Anselmo Garcia McNulty from PEC Zwolle, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Matthew Pollock of Watford, with a fit score of 84/100. Other comparable players are Ze Vitor from CD Nacional and Alejandro Catena from Osasuna, both also fitting well into a similar role.
About Casper Widell
Casper Widell is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, excelling in defensive clearances and accurate long passes, making him a key asset in transitioning play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 44% of his peers, he demonstrates solid aerial prowess and reliability, having missed just one game in three seasons. While he may not be the most aggressive in winning possession, his ability to read the game and distribute effectively positions him as a dependable foundation in defence.
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↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 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 · data: Sofascore, 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 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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