Players like William Klaus
CBRWDM Brussels · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitWilliam Klaus's profile ↗
The players most similar to William Klaus are Kobe Cools, Lorenco Šimić, Ashley Phillips. Doppel rates Kobe Cools (FCV Dender) a 79/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kobe Cools scores 79/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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William Klaus is a commanding positional defender, excelling in aerial duels and clearances, making him a vital presence in the backline. With a Sofascore rating in the top 47% of his peers, he showcases solid defensive reliability, contributing to both thwarting attacks and initiating plays from the back. While his passing in the final third may not be his forte, his durability is impressive, having missed only 17 games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to William Klaus
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kobe Coolssimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €600k | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Lorenco Šimićsimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 30 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Ashley Phillipssimilar↗ | Stoke City | 21 | €7.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €1.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Seid Koraćsimilar↗ | Venezia | 25 | €1.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Nikola Katićsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 30 | €1.9m | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match William Klaus
≈ 100% William Klaus · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% William Klaus · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% William Klaus · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to William Klaus?
Statistically, Kobe Cools (FCV Dender) is the closest look-alike to William Klaus — a 79/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for William Klaus?
By Doppel's fit score, Kobe Cools (FCV Dender) is the closest profile to William Klaus, with a 79/100 overall match. Lorenco Šimić and Ashley Phillips are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to William Klaus?
Yes. Kobe Cools (FCV Dender) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to William Klaus?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from William Klaus's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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