Players like Lukas Willen
CB/LBSV Zulte Waregem · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLukas Willen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lukas Willen are Mardochee Nzita, Antonino Gallo, Bryan Goncalves. Doppel rates Mardochee Nzita (RC Sporting Charleroi) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bryan Goncalves scores 85/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Lukas Willen is a versatile defender, primarily functioning as a centre-back or left-back with a strong focus on winning possession in the attacking third. Despite ranking in the bottom 21% of his positional peers, he showcases a solid ability to disrupt opposition play, making him a reliable asset in defensive transitions. With only eight games missed over the last three seasons, Willen's durability adds to his appeal, although he could enhance his contributions in attack to elevate his overall impact.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lukas Willen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mardochee Nzitasimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €1.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Antonino Gallosimilar↗ | Lecce | 26 | €3.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 25 | €3.2m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Cremonese | 29 | €2.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Lucas Pitonsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 26 | €5.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 88 | 85 |
| 11 | Kazımcan Karataşsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €2.1m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €7.7m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lukas Willen
≈ 100% Lukas Willen · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Lukas Willen · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Lukas Willen · strong: Big chances created, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Lukas Willen?
Statistically, Mardochee Nzita (RC Sporting Charleroi) is the closest look-alike to Lukas Willen — a 84/100 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 Lukas Willen?
By Doppel's fit score, Mardochee Nzita (RC Sporting Charleroi) is the closest profile to Lukas Willen, with a 84/100 overall match. Antonino Gallo and Bryan Goncalves are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lukas Willen?
Yes. Bryan Goncalves (FCV Dender) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lukas Willen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lukas Willen's 2025/26 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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