Players like William Milovanovic
CMGAIS · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitWilliam Milovanovic's profile ↗
The players most similar to William Milovanovic are Joe Rankin-Costello, Louis Mouton, Arno Verschueren. Doppel rates Joe Rankin-Costello (Blackburn Rovers) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Arno Verschueren scores 85/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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William Milovanovic is a tenacious central midfielder, excelling in winning possession in the attacking third, showcasing his aggressive and proactive style. With a Sofascore rating in the top 45% of his peers, he stands out for his reliability and durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his passing metrics may not shine, his ability to disrupt opposition play makes him a valuable asset in the midfield battle.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to William Milovanovic
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Rankin-Costellosimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 27 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Justin Lonwijksimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €800k | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 89 | 87 |
| 12 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match William Milovanovic
≈ 100% William Milovanovic · strong: Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
≈ 100% William Milovanovic · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% William Milovanovic · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for William Milovanovic?
By Doppel's fit score, Joe Rankin-Costello (Blackburn Rovers) is the closest profile to William Milovanovic, with a 82/100 overall match. Louis Mouton and Arno Verschueren are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to William Milovanovic?
Yes. Arno Verschueren (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to William Milovanovic?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from William Milovanovic's 2026 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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