Players like William Balikwisha
CM/CAM/RWOud-Heverlee Leuven · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitWilliam Balikwisha's profile ↗
The players most similar to William Balikwisha are Mohamed Nassoh, Richonell Margaret, Anis Mehmeti. Doppel rates Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Richonell Margaret scores 84/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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William Balikwisha is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his ability to win possession in the final third and create scoring opportunities. His impressive dribbling and key passing place him among the top 19% of his peers, showcasing his playmaking prowess. With a remarkable durability record, missing no games in the last three seasons, he remains a reliable asset for Oud-Heverlee Leuven, despite being rated in the bottom 27% overall.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles, Key passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to William Balikwisha
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Richonell Margaretsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Anis Mehmetisimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Oscar Gloukhsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 22 | €13m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Largie Ramazanisimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Mickaël Bironsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 29 | €600k | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 22 | €26m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Savinhosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 22 | €37m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Albert Guðmundssonsimilar↗ | Lazio | 29 | €11m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match William Balikwisha
≈ 100% William Balikwisha · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% William Balikwisha · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% William Balikwisha · strong: Shots, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to William Balikwisha?
Statistically, Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) is the closest look-alike to William Balikwisha — a 84/100 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 William Balikwisha?
By Doppel's fit score, Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) is the closest profile to William Balikwisha, with a 84/100 overall match. Richonell Margaret and Anis Mehmeti are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to William Balikwisha?
Yes. Richonell Margaret (Go Ahead Eagles) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to William Balikwisha?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from William Balikwisha's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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