Who should replace Joe Wildsmith?
GKMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoe Wildsmith's profile ↗
Joe Wildsmith is a goalkeeper for Middlesbrough in the Championship, with 7 appearances and 630 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Wildsmith, Martin Delavallée from RC Sporting Charleroi offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 89/100, while Jacob Pryts of IK Start and Maxime Delanghe of Cercle Brugge both present solid alternatives with fit scores of 85/100.
Best replacements for Joe Wildsmith
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacob Prytssimilar↗ | IK Start | 28 | €400k | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Martin Delavalléesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.5m | 96 | 89 |
| 3 | Maxime Delanghesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 25 | €1.6m | 96 | 85 |
| 4 | Elis Jägersimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 21 | €500k | 96 | 81 |
| 5 | Thomas Kaminskisimilar↗ | Luton Town | 34 | €1.0m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Freddie Woodmansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 29 | €3.1m | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Noah Atubolusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €24m | 93 | 87 |
| 8 | Adam Daviessimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 34 | €200k | 93 | 82 |
| 9 | Emil Odegaardsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 27 | €400k | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Karl Heinsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 24 | €2.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Jakob Haugaardsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 34 | €400k | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Silas Prüfrocksimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 21 | €500k | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joe Wildsmith
≈ 100% Joe Wildsmith · strong: Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Joe Wildsmith · strong: Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
≈ 100% Joe Wildsmith · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joe Wildsmith?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jacob Pryts (IK Start) does the closest job to Joe Wildsmith, at 96/100 on profile. Martin Delavallée and Maxime Delanghe follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joe Wildsmith?
Yes — Adam Davies (Sheffield United) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €200k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joe Wildsmith?
Doppel learns Joe Wildsmith's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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