Players like Joe Wildsmith
GKMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoe Wildsmith's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joe Wildsmith are Jacob Pryts, Martin Delavallée, Maxime Delanghe. Doppel rates Jacob Pryts (IK Start) a 85/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jacob Pryts scores 85/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Joe Wildsmith
Joe Wildsmith is a tenacious shot-stopping goalkeeper, excelling in tackles, interceptions, and aerial duels, making him a reliable presence between the posts. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom tier of his peers, his durability is noteworthy, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may not shine in distribution metrics, his defensive contributions and resilience make him a dependable option for any squad.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joe Wildsmith
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacob Prytssimilar↗ | IK Start | 28 | €400k | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Martin Delavalléesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.5m | 96 | 89 |
| 3 | Maxime Delanghesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 25 | €1.6m | 96 | 85 |
| 4 | Thomas Kaminskisimilar↗ | Luton Town | 34 | €1.0m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Freddie Woodmansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 29 | €3.1m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Noah Atubolusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €24m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Emil Odegaardsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 27 | €400k | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Jakob Haugaardsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 34 | €400k | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Silas Prüfrocksimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 21 | €500k | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 22 | €5.5m | 92 | 89 |
| 11 | Mateusz Lissimilar↗ | Göztepe | 29 | €2.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Andreas Jungdalsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €3.8m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joe Wildsmith
≈ 100% Joe Wildsmith · strong: Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Joe Wildsmith · strong: Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
≈ 100% Joe Wildsmith · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joe Wildsmith?
By Doppel's fit score, Jacob Pryts (IK Start) is the closest profile to Joe Wildsmith, with a 85/100 overall match. Martin Delavallée and Maxime Delanghe are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joe Wildsmith?
Yes. Jacob Pryts (IK Start) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joe Wildsmith?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joe Wildsmith's 2025/26 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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