Players like Jetro Willems
LBHeracles Almelo · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJetro Willems's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jetro Willems are Anton Ekeroth, Jonas Lange Hjorth, Tiago Araújo. Doppel rates Anton Ekeroth (HamKam) a 88/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jonas Lange Hjorth scores 86/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Jetro Willems
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 86 | 88 |
| 2 | Jonas Lange Hjorthsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 25 | €400k | 88 | 86 |
| 3 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 86 | 85 |
| 5 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 84 | 84 |
| 7 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 85 | 84 |
| 10 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 28 | €1.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Samukelo Kabinisimilar↗ | Molde FK | 22 | €2.3m | 84 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jetro Willems
≈ 100% Jetro Willems · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Jetro Willems · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Jetro Willems · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jetro Willems?
By Doppel's fit score, Anton Ekeroth (HamKam) is the closest profile to Jetro Willems, with a 88/100 overall match. Jonas Lange Hjorth and Tiago Araújo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jetro Willems?
Yes. Jonas Lange Hjorth (KFUM Oslo) plays a similar left back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jetro Willems?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jetro Willems's 2023/24 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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