Players like Ben Whiteman
CDM/CMPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBen Whiteman's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ben Whiteman are Nicolas Madsen, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz, Doğucan Haspolat. Doppel rates Nicolas Madsen (Queens Park Rangers) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Clint Leemans scores 82/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Ben Whiteman is a robust defensive midfielder with a knack for orchestrating play from deep. His top 20% Sofascore rating among positional peers underscores his quality, while his exceptional ability in clearances and precise long balls highlights his defensive acumen and distribution skills. With only six games missed over the last three seasons, Whiteman proves to be a durable and reliable presence in midfield, though he could enhance his impact by improving his dueling success.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ben Whiteman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 24 | €2.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ben Whiteman
≈ 100% Ben Whiteman · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ben Whiteman · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Ben Whiteman · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ben Whiteman?
Statistically, Nicolas Madsen (Queens Park Rangers) is the closest look-alike to Ben Whiteman — a 83/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ben Whiteman?
By Doppel's fit score, Nicolas Madsen (Queens Park Rangers) is the closest profile to Ben Whiteman, with a 83/100 overall match. Kartal Kayra Yılmaz and Doğucan Haspolat are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ben Whiteman?
Yes. Clint Leemans (NAC Breda) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ben Whiteman?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ben Whiteman's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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