Who should replace Joel Ward?
RBCrystal Palace · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoel Ward's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Joel Ward, the best-fitting right backs are Nathaniel Adjei, Chrislain Matsima, Jon Aramburu. Nathaniel Adjei (Lorient) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (73/100 overall). A cheaper option: Nathaniel Adjei at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Joel Ward
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathaniel Adjeisimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.6m | 91 | 73 |
| 2 | Chrislain Matsimasimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 22 | €21m | 89 | 73 |
| 3 | Jon Aramburusimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 23 | €14m | 89 | 74 |
| 4 | Danilo Veigasimilar↗ | Lecce | 23 | €2.4m | 89 | 73 |
| 5 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 26 | €3.3m | 89 | 73 |
| 6 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 21 | €9.7m | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Waldemar Antonsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €20m | 88 | 73 |
| 8 | Mario Hermososimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 28 | €6.6m | 87 | 73 |
| 9 | Kiliann Sildilliasimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €6.8m | 87 | 75 |
| 10 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 19 | €25m | 87 | 74 |
| 11 | Giorgio Scalvinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 20 | €37m | 86 | 74 |
| 12 | Timo Beckersimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 27 | €1.5m | 86 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joel Ward
≈ 100% Joel Ward · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Joel Ward · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Joel Ward · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joel Ward?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nathaniel Adjei (Lorient) does the closest job to Joel Ward, at 91/100 on profile. Chrislain Matsima and Jon Aramburu follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joel Ward?
Yes — Nathaniel Adjei (Lorient) plays a similar right back role at roughly €1.6m, a 73/100 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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