Who should replace Willum Thor Willumsson?
CAMGo Ahead Eagles · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitWillum Thor Willumsson's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Willum Thor Willumsson, the best-fitting attacking midfielders are Lucas Moura, Nikolas Nartey, Chiedozie Ogbene. Lucas Moura (São Paulo) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Carlinhos at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Willum Thor Willumsson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Mourasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 34 | €2.1m | 94 | 77 |
| 2 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Martin Terriersimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €7.4m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Adam Hložeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €10m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Carlinhossimilar↗ | Portimonense SAD | 32 | €700k | 90 | 74 |
| 8 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Magnus Mattssonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €3.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 26 | €6.8m | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Giacomo Bonaventurasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 37 | €6.8m* | 86 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Willum Thor Willumsson
≈ 100% Willum Thor Willumsson · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Willum Thor Willumsson · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Willum Thor Willumsson · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Willum Thor Willumsson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lucas Moura (São Paulo) does the closest job to Willum Thor Willumsson, at 94/100 on profile. Nikolas Nartey and Chiedozie Ogbene follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Willum Thor Willumsson?
Yes — Carlinhos (Portimonense SAD) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Willum Thor Willumsson?
Doppel learns Willum Thor Willumsson's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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