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 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bryan Goncalves scores 85/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
About Lukas Willen
Lukas Willen is a possession-focused centre-back with the versatility to operate as a left-back. While he ranks in the bottom 17% of his positional peers overall, he showcases a strong ability to win possession in the attacking third, highlighting his potential as a disruptive presence. With only a few games missed over the last three seasons, his reliability adds value to his profile, although his offensive contributions remain limited.
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 | 83 |
| 2 | Antonino Gallosimilar↗ | Lecce | 26 | €3.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 25 | €3.2m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Empoli | 29 | €2.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Lucas Pitonsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 26 | €5.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 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↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 best replacement for Lukas Willen?
By Doppel's fit score, Mardochee Nzita (RC Sporting Charleroi) is the closest profile to Lukas Willen, with a 83/100 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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