Players like William Fish
CBCardiff City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitWilliam Fish's profile ↗
The players most similar to William Fish are Héliton, Casper Widell, Gabriele Calvani. Doppel rates Héliton (Göztepe) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck scores 82/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About William Fish
William Fish is a robust, defensive-minded centre-back, excelling in aerial duels and clearances, making him a reliable presence in the backline. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 38% of his peers, his durability stands out with zero games missed in three seasons, showcasing his reliability. While his contributions in possession and attacking phases are limited, his defensive prowess makes him a solid option for teams needing a strong, no-nonsense defender.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to William Fish
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hélitonsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 87 | 86 |
| 11 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 87 | 85 |
| 12 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 87 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match William Fish
≈ 100% William Fish · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% William Fish · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% William Fish · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for William Fish?
By Doppel's fit score, Héliton (Göztepe) is the closest profile to William Fish, with a 82/100 overall match. Casper Widell and Gabriele Calvani are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to William Fish?
Yes. Alec Van Hoorenbeeck (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to William Fish?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from William Fish'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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