Players like Jetro Willems
LBNEC Nijmegen · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJetro Willems's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jetro Willems are Mees De Wit, Aske Adelgaard, John Tolkin. Doppel rates Mees De Wit (AZ Alkmaar) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tobias Mohr scores 83/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Jetro Willems is a ball-playing left-back whose strengths lie in his ability to contribute offensively, showcased by strong metrics in shots and accurate long balls. While currently rated in the bottom 30% of his positional peers, he demonstrates a reliable presence with only a few games missed over the last three seasons. Despite lacking in aerial duels, his capacity to deliver key passes makes him a valuable asset in build-up play, ensuring he remains an integral part of NEC Nijmegen's tactical setup.
Strengths: Shots, Accurate long balls, Key passes. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jetro Willems
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mees De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €5.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Wrexham | 26 | €2.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Patrick Dorgusimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €33m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Javi Lópezsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 24 | €5.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Arthur Zagresimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €1.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Gianluca Frabottasimilar↗ | Cesena | 27 | €1.5m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jetro Willems
≈ 100% Jetro Willems · strong: Non-penalty goals, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jetro Willems · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Jetro Willems · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jetro Willems?
Statistically, Mees De Wit (AZ Alkmaar) is the closest look-alike to Jetro Willems — a 83/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Jetro Willems?
By Doppel's fit score, Mees De Wit (AZ Alkmaar) is the closest profile to Jetro Willems, with a 83/100 overall match. Aske Adelgaard and John Tolkin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jetro Willems?
Yes. Tobias Mohr (Standard Liège) plays a similar left back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jetro Willems?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jetro Willems's 2024/25 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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