Players like Danny Welbeck
STBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanny Welbeck's profile ↗
The players most similar to Danny Welbeck are Rômulo, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Gonçalo Ramos. Doppel rates Rômulo (RB Leipzig) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores 82/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Danny Welbeck
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rômulosimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €32m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 37 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €28m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Joaquin Panichellisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €32m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Mateo Reteguisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €29m | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Jonathan Davidsimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €29m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Yoane Wissasimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €23m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | André Silvasimilar↗ | Elche | 31 | €2.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Darwin Núñezsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €18m | 84 | 79 |
| 11 | Igor Matanovićsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 23 | €21m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danny Welbeck
≈ 100% Danny Welbeck · strong: xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Danny Welbeck · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Danny Welbeck · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Danny Welbeck?
By Doppel's fit score, Rômulo (RB Leipzig) is the closest profile to Danny Welbeck, with a 83/100 overall match. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Gonçalo Ramos are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Danny Welbeck?
Yes. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Olympique de Marseille) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €2.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Danny Welbeck?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Danny Welbeck'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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