Who should replace Jetro Willems?
LBNEC Nijmegen · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJetro Willems's profile ↗
Jetro Willems is a left-back for NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, with 20 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Willems, Mees De Wit from AZ Alkmaar offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Aske Adelgaard of FC Twente follows closely with a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mees De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €5.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Luca Pellegrinisimilar↗ | Lazio | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Orest Lebedenkosimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 28 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Sam McCallumsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 26 | €1.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Wrexham | 26 | €2.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Daam Foulonsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Patrick Dorgusimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €33m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Thomas Delainesimilar↗ | Le Havre | 34 | €300k | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jetro Willems
≈ 100% Jetro Willems · strong: Non-penalty goals, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jetro Willems · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Jetro Willems · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jetro Willems?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mees De Wit (AZ Alkmaar) does the closest job to Jetro Willems, at 92/100 on profile. Luca Pellegrini and Aske Adelgaard follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jetro Willems?
Yes — Orest Lebedenko (Vitória SC) plays a similar left back role at roughly €600k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jetro Willems?
Doppel learns Jetro Willems's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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