Players like Daniel Ward
STHuddersfield Town · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaniel Ward's profile ↗
The players most similar to Daniel Ward are Luca Pandolfi, Gustavo Varela, Jan Luca Schuler. Doppel rates Luca Pandolfi (Cittadella) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luca Pandolfi scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Daniel Ward
Daniel Ward is a veteran striker whose current form places him in the lower tier of his positional peers. While he has a wealth of experience, his limited goal-scoring output and lack of standout strengths indicate a decline in impact. Additionally, his injury history has hindered his availability, making him a less reliable option for consistent contributions on the pitch.
Availability: 24 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Daniel Ward
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luca Pandolfisimilar↗ | Cittadella | 28 | €400k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Gustavo Varelasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 21 | €3.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Jan Luca Schulersimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 27 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Marko Milovanovićsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 23 | €2.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Héctor Hernándezsimilar↗ | Chaves | 31 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Andrea Adorantesimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 26 | €4.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Jusef Erabisimilar↗ | Hammarby IF | 23 | €2.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Antonio Casassimilar↗ | Córdoba | 26 | €700k | 92 | 80 |
| 9 | Alejandro Marquéssimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Dawda Camarasimilar↗ | Cádiz | 24 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Samuel Essendesimilar↗ | Vizela | 28 | €2.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Christoph Dafernersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 28 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daniel Ward
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Daniel Ward?
By Doppel's fit score, Luca Pandolfi (Cittadella) is the closest profile to Daniel Ward, with a 79/100 overall match. Gustavo Varela and Jan Luca Schuler are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Daniel Ward?
Yes. Luca Pandolfi (Cittadella) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Daniel Ward?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Daniel Ward's 2023/24 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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