Cheaper alternatives to Ollie Watkins
STAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOllie Watkins's profile ↗
Ollie Watkins is a striker for Aston Villa in the Premier League, where he has made 37 appearances, scoring 16 goals and providing 3 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Watkins, Franjo Ivanović from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise offers a fit score of 86/100 at a market value of €15m, while Mohamed Bamba from Lorient is a budget alternative valued at €2m with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franjo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 23 | €15m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Mohamed Bambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 25 | €1.8m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 25 | €3.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Santiago Giménezsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €19m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €5.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €23m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 37 | €2.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Arnaud Kalimuendosimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 95 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ollie Watkins
≈ 100% Ollie Watkins · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ollie Watkins · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ollie Watkins · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ollie Watkins?
Benito Raman (KV Mechelen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 85/100 match to Ollie Watkins.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ollie Watkins?
Franjo Ivanović offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €15m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ollie Watkins?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Ollie Watkins's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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