Neco Williams alternatives
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. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Williams, consider Niels Nkounkou from Nice, valued at €3m, or Christopher Operi from Başakşehir FK, valued at €4m, both boasting fit scores of 87/100. Other budget alternatives include Mats Rots from TSG Hoffenheim (€11m) and Alfie Doughty from Millwall (€5m), both playing similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €2.8m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €11m | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €6.6m | 90 | 86 |
| 6 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 95 | 86 |
| 8 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 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↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 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: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 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
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Neco Williams?
Niels Nkounkou (Nice) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.8m with a 87/100 match to Neco Williams.
Who is the best-value alternative to Neco Williams?
Niels Nkounkou offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €2.8m.
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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