Who should replace Joe Willock?
CMNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoe Willock's profile ↗
Joe Willock is a central midfielder for Newcastle United in the Premier League, with 24 appearances and 2 assists during the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Willock, Luka Sučić from Real Sociedad and Mattias Svanberg of VfL Wolfsburg both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 84/100. Other notable options include Filip Ugrinić and Leonardo Bittencourt, with fit scores of 81/100 and 82/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Ugrinićsimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €5.7m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Luka Sučićsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Leonardo Bittencourtsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 33 | €1.0m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Carles Aleñásimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Andy Dioufsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joe Willock
≈ 100% Joe Willock · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Joe Willock · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Joe Willock · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joe Willock?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Filip Ugrinić (Valencia) does the closest job to Joe Willock, at 93/100 on profile. Luka Sučić and Leonardo Bittencourt follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joe Willock?
Yes — Leonardo Bittencourt (SV Werder Bremen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joe Willock?
Doppel learns Joe Willock's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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