Players like Ben Wilmot
CBStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBen Wilmot's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ben Wilmot are David Robert Bates, Gustavo Henrique, Jake Cooper. Doppel rates David Robert Bates (KV Mechelen) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gustavo Henrique scores 85/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Ben Wilmot
Ben Wilmot is a versatile centre-back with a knack for contributing offensively, showcasing qualities of a goal-scoring defender. With a Sofascore rating in the top 29% of his peers, he excels at finishing and accurate crossing, making him a threat on set-pieces while also maintaining solid defensive metrics like clearances. His impressive durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, further underscores his reliability and consistency in the backline.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ben Wilmot
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Robert Batessimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 30 | €1.9m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 92 | 88 |
| 5 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ben Wilmot
≈ 100% Ben Wilmot · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Ben Wilmot · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ben Wilmot · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ben Wilmot?
By Doppel's fit score, David Robert Bates (KV Mechelen) is the closest profile to Ben Wilmot, with a 84/100 overall match. Gustavo Henrique and Jake Cooper are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ben Wilmot?
Yes. Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ben Wilmot?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ben Wilmot'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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