Who should replace Joel Ward?
RBSwansea City · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoel Ward's profile ↗
Joel Ward is a right-back for Swansea City in the Championship, with 26 appearances and 1 assist this season. For those seeking the best replacement for Ward, Antoine Mendy of Nice (Ligue 1) stands out with a fit score of 78/100, offering a similar tactical profile. Other notable options include Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad and Jaydee Canvot of Crystal Palace, both with a fit score of 77/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Aramburusimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €14m | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Kiliann Sildilliasimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €6.8m | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 28 | €4.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Giorgio Scalvinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 23 | €37m | 88 | 76 |
| 8 | Nacho Vidalsimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 31 | €1.3m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Kevin Mac Allistersimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 29 | €12m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €16m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Kellen Fishersimilar↗ | Norwich City | 22 | €2.9m | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joel Ward
≈ 100% Joel Ward · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Joel Ward · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Joel Ward · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joel Ward?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jon Aramburu (Real Sociedad) does the closest job to Joel Ward, at 91/100 on profile. Jaydee Canvot and Antoine Mendy follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joel Ward?
Yes — Nacho Vidal (Real Oviedo) plays a similar right back role at roughly €1.3m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joel Ward?
Doppel learns Joel Ward's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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