Cheaper alternatives to Neco Williams
LB/RBNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNeco Williams's profile ↗
Neco Williams is a left-back/right-back for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, with 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Williams, Christopher Operi from Le Havre and Mats Rots from FC Twente both offer strong fit scores of 87/100, with market values of €4m and €11m, respectively. Alfie Doughty and Nazinho are also viable budget alternatives, valued at €5m and €7m, with fit scores of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €2.8m | 95 | 86 |
| 6 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 95 | 86 |
| 8 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €8.7m | 95 | 86 |
| 9 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 88 | 86 |
| 10 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 88 | 85 |
| 11 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 94 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Neco Williams
≈ 100% Neco Williams · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Neco Williams · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Neco Williams · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Neco Williams?
Niels Nkounkou (Eintracht Frankfurt) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.8m with a 86/100 match to Neco Williams.
Who is the best-value alternative to Neco Williams?
Christopher Operi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €3.7m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Neco Williams?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Neco Williams'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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