Players like Wes Harding
CB/RB/LBMillwall · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitWes Harding's profile ↗
The players most similar to Wes Harding are Wagner Leonardo, Cacá, David Zec. Doppel rates Wagner Leonardo (Grêmio) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nick Viergever scores 83/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Wes Harding is a versatile centre-back/right-back known for his goal-scoring ability, making him a valuable asset in set-piece situations and attacking transitions. His impressive non-penalty goals per 90 minutes ranks him in the top 7% of his positional peers, showcasing his threat in the box. Despite a lower proficiency in creating chances and delivering accurate crosses, Harding's durability stands out, with no games missed in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Wes Harding
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Cacásimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €1.5m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wes Harding
≈ 100% Wes Harding · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Wes Harding · strong: Non-penalty goals, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Wes Harding · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Wes Harding?
Statistically, Wagner Leonardo (Grêmio) is the closest look-alike to Wes Harding — a 84/100 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 Wes Harding?
By Doppel's fit score, Wagner Leonardo (Grêmio) is the closest profile to Wes Harding, with a 84/100 overall match. Cacá and David Zec are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Wes Harding?
Yes. Nick Viergever (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Wes Harding?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Wes Harding's 2023/24 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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