Players like Wes Harding
CB/RB/LBMillwall · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitWes Harding's profile ↗
Wes Harding is a centre-back/right-back for Millwall in the English Championship, having made 24 appearances in the 2023/24 season, scoring 3 goals. Players similar to Harding include Wagner Leonardo from Vitória, who boasts a fit score of 84/100, and Cacá from Corinthians, with a fit score of 87/100. Other comparable players are David Zec of Holstein Kiel, scoring 85/100, and Nick Viergever from FC Utrecht, with a fit score of 83/100.
About Wes Harding
Wes Harding is a dynamic centre-back with a knack for contributing offensively, showcasing his scoring ability with a remarkable non-penalty goal rate that ranks in the top 7% among his peers. His aerial prowess further solidifies his defensive reliability, making him a durable asset with no missed games in three seasons. While his passing and crossing metrics may not stand out, Harding's overall contributions make him a valuable player in set-piece situations and attacking transitions.
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↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 91 | 82 |
| 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 · data: Sofascore, 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 best replacement for Wes Harding?
By Doppel's fit score, Wagner Leonardo (Vitória) 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 (FC Utrecht) 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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