Who should replace Joe Ward?
RB/RMDerby County · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoe Ward's profile ↗
Joe Ward is a right-back/right midfielder for Derby County in the Championship. He has made 38 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 8 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Joe Ward, David Hrnčár from FCV Dender offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while Florent Hadergjonaj from Alanyaspor also presents a solid option with a fit score of 84/100.
Best replacements for Joe Ward
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Dodôsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 28 | €17m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Raoul Bellanovasimilar↗ | Torino | 26 | €15m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Cristian Pavónsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €1.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | João Lucassimilar↗ | Juventude | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €5.0m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Puma Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Ryan Alebiosusimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Óscar Minguezasimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 27 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joe Ward
≈ 100% Joe Ward · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Joe Ward · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Joe Ward · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joe Ward?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Florent Hadergjonaj (Alanyaspor) does the closest job to Joe Ward, at 92/100 on profile. David Hrnčár and Dodô follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joe Ward?
Yes — David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) plays a similar right back role at roughly €500k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joe Ward?
Doppel learns Joe Ward's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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