Players like Josh Key
RBSwansea City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Key's profile ↗
Josh Key is a right-back for Swansea City in the Championship, with 30 appearances, 2 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Key include Benoit Nyssen from Zulte Waregem, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Ricard Sánchez from Granada, with a fit score of 85/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking a player like Key.
About Josh Key
Josh Key is a dynamic right-back known for his attacking prowess and ability to contribute in the final third. With impressive statistics in successful dribbles and accurate final-third passes, he excels at driving play forward and creating opportunities for his team. Though his defensive metrics suggest room for improvement, his remarkable durability—having missed no games in three seasons—demonstrates his reliability and commitment on the pitch.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Josh Key
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriele Zappasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 27 | €2.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Benoit Nyssensimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 29 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Ricard Sánchezsimilar↗ | Granada | 26 | €3.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Matheuzinhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 26 | €8.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Thérence Koudousimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €4.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 89 | 86 |
| 7 | Puma Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 29 | €1.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Marius Wolfsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €2.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Joe Wardsimilar↗ | Derby County | 31 | €600k | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 89 | 87 |
| 12 | Bryan Reynoldssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.7m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Key
≈ 100% Josh Key · strong: Big chances created, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Josh Key · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Josh Key · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josh Key?
By Doppel's fit score, Gabriele Zappa (Cagliari) is the closest profile to Josh Key, with a 82/100 overall match. Benoit Nyssen and Ricard Sánchez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Josh Key?
Yes. Benoit Nyssen (SV Zulte Waregem) plays a similar right back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Josh Key?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Josh Key's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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