Players like Willian José
STBahia · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitWillian José's profile ↗
The players most similar to Willian José are Jonas Wind, Ferran Torres, Ricky van Wolfswinkel. Doppel rates Jonas Wind (VfL Wolfsburg) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ricky van Wolfswinkel scores 81/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Willian José is a versatile link-up forward, adept at creating chances and enhancing his team's attacking fluidity. With a top 16% Sofascore rating among his peers, he consistently demonstrates his quality, contributing 11 goals and 6 assists in 33 appearances this season. His ability to generate key passes ranks him in the top 10%, showcasing his vision and playmaking skills, while his durability over the last three seasons highlights his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Key passes, Sofascore rating, Clearances. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Willian José
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Ferran Torressimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 26 | €59m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Deniz Undavsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | €20m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 40 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Harry Kanesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 33 | €65m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Mika Bierethsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €16m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Adam Armstrongsimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 29 | €6.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | Benfica | 28 | €30m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 33 | €3.7m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Willian José
≈ 100% Willian José · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Willian José · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Willian José · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Willian José?
Statistically, Jonas Wind (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest look-alike to Willian José — a 82/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Willian José?
By Doppel's fit score, Jonas Wind (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest profile to Willian José, with a 82/100 overall match. Ferran Torres and Ricky van Wolfswinkel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Willian José?
Yes. Ricky van Wolfswinkel (FC Twente) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Willian José?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Willian José's 2023/24 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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