Stephen Welsh — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
centre back · KV Mechelen · BEL-Pro League · age 26 · €2.1m
Stephen Welsh is a ball-playing centre-back known for his ability to win possession in the attacking third and distribute the ball effectively. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 36% of his positional peers, he showcases strengths in accurate long balls and final-third passes, making him a valuable asset in building play from the back. His durability is a plus, having missed only 13 games over the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths
- Possession won in att. third /90
- Accurate long balls /90
- Accurate final-third passes /90
- Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
Weaknesses
- Successful dribbles /90
- Key passes /90
- Aerial duels won %
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FAQ
- Who is most similar to Stephen Welsh?
- The players most statistically similar to Stephen Welsh (centre back) are Alexandre Penetra, Craig Forsyth, Florian Lejeune, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Stephen Welsh play?
- Stephen Welsh plays as a centre back for KV Mechelen in the BEL-Pro League.
- What is Stephen Welsh's market value?
- Stephen Welsh's market value is €2.1m.
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