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 September 2026.
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Willian José is a creative link-up forward, adept at generating scoring opportunities while being a consistent threat in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 16% of his peers, he showcases his quality through impressive key pass metrics, underlining his vision and playmaking ability. Durability is a strong suit, with only 10 games missed over the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset for Bahia as he continues to contribute significantly with both goals and assists.
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↗ | FC Barcelona | 26 | €54m | 91 | 83 |
| 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 | Harry Kanesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 33 | €65m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Adam Armstrongsimilar↗ | Southampton | 29 | €6.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Mika Bierethsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €16m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 33 | €3.7m | 88 | 81 |
* 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 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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