Players like Jack Whatmough
CBPreston North End · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJack Whatmough's profile ↗
Jack Whatmough is a centre-back for Preston North End in the Championship, with 16 appearances and 1 assist in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Whatmough include Stefan Bell from 1. FSV Mainz 05, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Alberto Dossena of Cagliari, with a fit score of 84/100. Both offer comparable defensive capabilities and roles on the pitch.
About Jack Whatmough
Jack Whatmough is a resilient, aerially dominant centre-back, showcasing impressive defensive capabilities with a strong ability to win duels in the air. Despite struggling with ball progression and touches, his durability is noteworthy, having missed no games in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability. While currently rated in the bottom percentile of his positional peers, his knack for creating big chances adds a unique dimension to his defensive role.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jack Whatmough
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Emirhan Topçusimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €6.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 88 | 85 |
| 11 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jack Whatmough
≈ 100% Jack Whatmough · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jack Whatmough · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Jack Whatmough · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jack Whatmough?
By Doppel's fit score, Stefan Bell (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Jack Whatmough, with a 82/100 overall match. Alberto Dossena and Marc Kempf are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jack Whatmough?
Yes. Stefan Bell (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jack Whatmough?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jack Whatmough's 2024/25 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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