Cheaper alternatives to Stephen Welsh
CBKV Mechelen · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitStephen Welsh's profile ↗
Stephen Welsh is a centre-back for KV Mechelen in the Belgian Pro League, currently valued at €2m. Notable matches include Craig Forsyth from Derby County with a fit score of 84/100, and Axel Kryger from Kristiansund BK with a fit score of 83/100. For those searching for a cheaper alternative to Welsh, players like Forsyth and Kryger offer similar roles at a lower market value.
12 cheaper alternatives to Stephen Welsh
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Axel Krygersimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €300k | 83 | 83 |
| 3 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 5 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 84 | 82 |
| 6 | Fredrik Holmésimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 25 | €500k | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Ethan Amundsen-Daysimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €1.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 78 | 82 |
| 9 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 80 | 81 |
| 10 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 79 | 81 |
| 12 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 83 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stephen Welsh
≈ 100% Stephen Welsh · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Stephen Welsh · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Stephen Welsh · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Stephen Welsh?
Craig Forsyth (Derby County) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 84/100 match to Stephen Welsh.
Who is the best-value alternative to Stephen Welsh?
Craig Forsyth offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €100k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Stephen Welsh?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Stephen Welsh'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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