Cheaper alternatives to Welington
LBSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWelington's profile ↗
Welington is a left-back for Southampton in the Championship, with 19 appearances and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For clubs seeking a cheaper alternative to Welington, players like Emran Soglo from SV Zulte Waregem, valued at €1m with a fit score of 84/100, and Liberato Cacace from Empoli, valued at €2m with a fit score of 83/100, offer similar roles at lower market values.
12 cheaper alternatives to Welington
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 86 | 84 |
| 2 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 85 | 82 |
| 6 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 83 | 82 |
| 7 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €2.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 81 | 81 |
| 10 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 79 | 80 |
| 12 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Welington
≈ 100% Welington · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Welington · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Welington · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Welington?
Nolan Gillot (RAAL La Louvière) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 82/100 match to Welington.
Who is the best-value alternative to Welington?
Emran Soglo offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Welington?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Welington'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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