Players like Ollie Watkins
STAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOllie Watkins's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ollie Watkins are Maximilian Beier, Ermedin Demirović, Mohamed Bamba. Doppel rates Maximilian Beier (TSG Hoffenheim) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mohamed Bamba scores 85/100 at about €1.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Ollie Watkins is a dynamic, all-around forward who thrives as a goal-scoring and playmaking threat. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 12% of his positional peers, he excels by generating chances and converting opportunities, evidenced by his impressive 19 goals and 13 assists this season. His ability to create big chances and maintain consistent output makes him a reliable asset, with only six games missed in the last three seasons showcasing his durability and availability.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Shots, xG + xA. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ollie Watkins
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Beiersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €43m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Mohamed Bambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 25 | €1.8m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 94 | 83 |
| 6 | Odsonne Édouardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Haji Wrightsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €17m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Arnaud Kalimuendosimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Franjo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 23 | €15m | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ollie Watkins
≈ 100% Ollie Watkins · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Ollie Watkins · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ollie Watkins · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ollie Watkins?
By Doppel's fit score, Maximilian Beier (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to Ollie Watkins, with a 84/100 overall match. Ermedin Demirović and Mohamed Bamba are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ollie Watkins?
Yes. Mohamed Bamba (Lorient) plays a similar striker role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ollie Watkins?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ollie Watkins's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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