Players like Will Keane
ST/CAMPreston North End · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitWill Keane's profile ↗
Will Keane is a striker/attacking midfielder for Preston North End in the Championship, with 27 appearances and 3 goals in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Keane include Dylan Vente from PEC Zwolle, who has a fit score of 76/100, and Mihajlo Cvetković from RSC Anderlecht, with a fit score of 77/100. Other comparable options are Samuel Obeng from Huesca and Ike Ugbo from Sheffield Wednesday, both also fitting the profile well.
About Will Keane
Will Keane is a clinical finisher, embodying the archetype of a penalty-box poacher with a knack for finding the back of the net. His impressive scoring record of 13 goals in 38 appearances this season places him in the top 22% for non-penalty goals among his peers, showcasing his elite finishing ability. While he has struggled to create chances for others, his durability is a concern, having missed a significant number of games over the past few seasons. Despite this, his goal-scoring prowess makes him a valuable asset in attack.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: 26 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Will Keane
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dylan Ventesimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €2.3m | 88 | 76 |
| 2 | Mihajlo Cvetkovićsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 19 | €11m | 87 | 77 |
| 3 | Samuel Obengsimilar↗ | Huesca | 29 | €500k | 86 | 76 |
| 4 | Ike Ugbosimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 28 | €1.1m | 85 | 77 |
| 5 | Lautaro De Leónsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 25 | €1.0m | 85 | 76 |
| 6 | Andreas Weimannsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 35 | €400k | 85 | 77 |
| 7 | Vladyslav Vanatsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 24 | €14m | 84 | 77 |
| 8 | Koen Kostonssimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 84 | 77 |
| 9 | Felix Tomisimilar↗ | Bastia | 26 | €600k | 84 | 77 |
| 10 | Sam Smithsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 28 | €1.2m | 84 | 76 |
| 11 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 83 | 77 |
| 12 | Marko Milovanovićsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 23 | €2.7m | 83 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Will Keane
≈ 100% Will Keane · strong: Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Will Keane · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Will Keane · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Will Keane?
By Doppel's fit score, Dylan Vente (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Will Keane, with a 76/100 overall match. Mihajlo Cvetković and Samuel Obeng are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Will Keane?
Yes. Andreas Weimann (Blackburn Rovers) plays a similar striker role and rates 77/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Will Keane?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Will Keane's 2024/25 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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