Who should replace Willian?
LWGrêmio · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitWillian's profile ↗
Willian is a left winger for Grêmio in the Brazilian Serie A, with 31 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 4 goals and 2 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Willian, players like Álex Berenguer (Athletic Club, fit score 84/100) and Raphinha (FC Barcelona, fit score 83/100) offer similar tactical fits, making them strong candidates to fill the role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raphinhasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 30 | €63m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Marcus Taverniersimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €23m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Khvicha Kvaratskheliasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 25 | €144m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Thiago Almadasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €16m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Florian Wirtzsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €95m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Noa Langsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 27 | €24m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Crysencio Summervillesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 25 | €49m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €3.7m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Willian
≈ 100% Willian · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Willian · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Willian · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /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 94/100 on profile. Marcus Tavernier and Álex Berenguer follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Willian?
Yes — Rémy Cabella (Lille) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €1.2m, a 84/100 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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