Who should replace Willian?
LWFulham · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Willian, the best-fitting left wingers are Raphinha, Pedro Neto, Florian Wirtz. Raphinha (FC Barcelona) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Vincenzo Grifo at about €3.7m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Willian
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raphinha | FC Barcelona | 28 | €63m | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Pedro Neto | Chelsea | 25 | €58m | 90 | 76 |
| 3 | Florian Wirtz | Liverpool FC | 22 | €95m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Vincenzo Grifo | SC Freiburg | 31 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Marcus Tavernier | Bournemouth | 26 | €23m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Kenan Yıldız | Juventus | 20 | €72m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Thiago Almada | Atlético Madrid | 24 | €16m | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | Kingsley Coman | FC Bayern München | 28 | €21m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Aleksandr Golovin | AS Monaco | 27 | €18m | 89 | 74 |
| 10 | Alex Iwobi | Fulham | 28 | €21m | 89 | 72 |
| 11 | Chris Führich | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €12m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | SSC Napoli | 22 | €144m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Willian
≈ 100% Willian · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Willian · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Willian · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Willian?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Raphinha (FC Barcelona) does the closest job to Willian, at 90/100 on profile. Pedro Neto and Florian Wirtz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Willian?
Yes — Vincenzo Grifo (SC Freiburg) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €3.7m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Willian?
Doppel learns Willian's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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