Players like Scott Wharton
CB/LBBlackburn Rovers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitScott Wharton's profile ↗
The players most similar to Scott Wharton are Nikola Katić, Lloyd Jones, Adil Demirbağ. Doppel rates Nikola Katić (FC Schalke 04) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Maximilian Großer scores 85/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
About Scott Wharton
Scott Wharton is a commanding ball-playing centre-back known for his aerial dominance and distribution prowess. Ranking in the top 3% for aerial duels won, he excels in defensive duels while also contributing offensively, as evidenced by his impressive finishing metrics. With a Sofascore rating placing him among the top 48% of his positional peers and a track record of remarkable durability, Wharton is a reliable and impactful presence at the back for Blackburn Rovers.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Scott Wharton
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikola Katićsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 30 | €1.9m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Scott Wharton
≈ 100% Scott Wharton · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Scott Wharton · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Scott Wharton · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Scott Wharton?
By Doppel's fit score, Nikola Katić (FC Schalke 04) is the closest profile to Scott Wharton, with a 80/100 overall match. Lloyd Jones and Adil Demirbağ are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Scott Wharton?
Yes. Maximilian Großer (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Scott Wharton?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Scott Wharton's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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