Players like Will Vaulks
CM/CDMOxford United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWill Vaulks's profile ↗
The players most similar to Will Vaulks are Stefano Russo, Danilo Cataldi, Kylian Kaiboue. Doppel rates Stefano Russo (Arminia Bielefeld) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kylian Kaiboue scores 79/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
About Will Vaulks
Will Vaulks is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and ability to distribute the ball effectively over long distances. With a standout Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 50% of positional peers, he excels in winning aerial duels and making clearances, showcasing his defensive reliability. While not particularly involved in offensive actions, his durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence in the midfield.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls, Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Will Vaulks
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stefano Russosimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.3m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Danilo Cataldisimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €3.7m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Kylian Kaibouesimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 28 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Will Vaulks
≈ 100% Will Vaulks · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Will Vaulks · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Will Vaulks · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Will Vaulks?
By Doppel's fit score, Stefano Russo (Arminia Bielefeld) is the closest profile to Will Vaulks, with a 79/100 overall match. Danilo Cataldi and Kylian Kaiboue are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Will Vaulks?
Yes. Kylian Kaiboue (Amiens SC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Will Vaulks?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Will Vaulks's 2025/26 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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