Players like Chris Willock
LW/RWCardiff City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitChris Willock's profile ↗
The players most similar to Chris Willock are Elias Saad, Charles Sagoe Jr., Nordine Kandil. Doppel rates Elias Saad (FC St. Pauli) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nordine Kandil scores 81/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
About Chris Willock
Chris Willock is a dynamic winger who excels in creating opportunities and winning possession high up the pitch. With a Sofascore rating in the top 26% of his peers, he showcases impressive skills in accurate passing and successful dribbles, making him a constant threat in the final third. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, ensuring he remains a reliable option for Cardiff City. While he may not dominate aerial duels, his overall contributions make him a valuable playmaker in attack.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Chris Willock
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elias Saadsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €2.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Charles Sagoe Jr.similar↗ | Kalmar FF | 22 | €1.5m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Nordine Kandilsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 25 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Joaquín Muñozsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Amine Boutrahsimilar↗ | Bastia | 26 | €1.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Stephy Mavididisimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €5.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Min-su Kimsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 20 | €5.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Malick Fofanasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €29m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Maxence Riverasimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €2.9m | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Savinhosimilar↗ | Girona FC | 22 | €37m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Mohamed Daramysimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €2.6m | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Zuriko Davitashvilisimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 25 | €12m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Chris Willock
≈ 100% Chris Willock · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Chris Willock · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Chris Willock · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Chris Willock?
By Doppel's fit score, Elias Saad (FC St. Pauli) is the closest profile to Chris Willock, with a 79/100 overall match. Charles Sagoe Jr. and Nordine Kandil are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Chris Willock?
Yes. Nordine Kandil (Annecy FC) plays a similar left winger role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Chris Willock?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Chris Willock's 2024/25 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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