Who should replace Ben Wilmot?
CBStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBen Wilmot's profile ↗
Ben Wilmot is a centre-back for Stoke City in the Championship, with 34 appearances and 3 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Wilmot, David Robert Bates from Standard Liège offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Gustavo Henrique of Real Valladolid provides an even higher fit at 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shane Duffysimilar↗ | Norwich City | 34 | €300k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | David Robert Batessimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 30 | €1.9m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Dominic Hyamsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 31 | €2.1m | 94 | 80 |
| 4 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 33 | €600k | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Brandon Mechelesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 33 | €2.7m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 92 | 88 |
| 9 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 12 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ben Wilmot
≈ 100% Ben Wilmot · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Ben Wilmot · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ben Wilmot · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ben Wilmot?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Shane Duffy (Norwich City) does the closest job to Ben Wilmot, at 94/100 on profile. David Robert Bates and Dominic Hyam follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ben Wilmot?
Yes — Shane Duffy (Norwich City) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ben Wilmot?
Doppel learns Ben Wilmot's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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