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 Gonçalo Ramos, Gonzalo García, Yoane Wissa. Doppel rates Gonçalo Ramos (AC Milan) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ricky van Wolfswinkel scores 82/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Danny Welbeck is a seasoned striker who excels as a penalty-box poacher, consistently finding the net with impressive non-penalty goal stats. His Sofascore rating places him in the top tier of his peers, showcasing his elite finishing ability and knack for goal contributions. While not dominant in aerial duels, his overall reliability and work rate are evident, with only a few games missed over the last three seasons, making him a dependable asset for Brighton.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Clearances, xG + xA. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Danny Welbeck
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €28m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 22 | €31m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Yoane Wissasimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €23m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | André Silvasimilar↗ | Elche | 31 | €2.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Jonathan Davidsimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €29m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €23m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 37 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danny Welbeck
≈ 100% Danny Welbeck · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Danny Welbeck · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Danny Welbeck · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Danny Welbeck?
By Doppel's fit score, Gonçalo Ramos (AC Milan) is the closest profile to Danny Welbeck, with a 84/100 overall match. Gonzalo García and Yoane Wissa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Danny Welbeck?
Yes. Ricky van Wolfswinkel (FC Twente) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
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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