Players like William Balikwisha
CM/CAM/RWOud-Heverlee Leuven · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitWilliam Balikwisha's profile ↗
William Balikwisha is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Oud-Heverlee Leuven in the Belgian Pro League. He has made 34 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. Players similar to Balikwisha include Mohamed Nassoh and Richonell Margaret, both from the Eredivisie, with fit scores of 84/100, highlighting comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About William Balikwisha
William Balikwisha is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his ability to win possession in the final third and create opportunities for teammates. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 34% of his peers, he excels in successful dribbles and key passes, showcasing his offensive prowess. With an impressive record of durability, missing no games in the last three seasons, he remains a reliable option for Oud-Heverlee Leuven.
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↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 26 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Anis Mehmetisimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Oscar Gloukhsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 22 | €13m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Largie Ramazanisimilar↗ | Almería | 25 | €7.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Mickaël Bironsimilar↗ | RWDM Brussels | 29 | €600k | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €26m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Savinhosimilar↗ | Girona FC | 22 | €37m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 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 (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to William Balikwisha?
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