Ollie Watkins alternatives
STAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOllie Watkins's profile ↗
Ollie Watkins is a striker for Aston Villa in the Premier League, having made 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 16 goals and providing 3 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Watkins, players like Franjo Ivanović from RC Lens, valued at €15m with a fit score of 87/100, and Mohamed Bamba from Lorient, valued at €2m with a fit score of 85/100, may be suitable options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franjo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €15m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Mohamed Bambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 25 | €1.8m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 25 | €3.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €9.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Santiago Giménezsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €19m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €5.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 24 | €23m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 37 | €2.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Arnaud Kalimuendosimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €24m | 93 | 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 87/100 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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