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 September 2026.
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Casper Widell is a robust, defensive centre-back known for his aerial prowess and ability to distribute the ball effectively. With a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 42% of his peers, he excels in clearances and accurate long balls, making him a reliable presence in the backline. His durability is a major asset, having missed only one game in the last three seasons, though he could improve on his tackling and interceptions to elevate his overall defensive impact.
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 · 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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