Players like Neco Williams
LB/RBNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNeco Williams's profile ↗
The players most similar to Neco Williams are Rayan Aït-Nouri, Niels Nkounkou, Maximilian Mittelstädt. Doppel rates Rayan Aït-Nouri (Manchester City) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Niels Nkounkou scores 87/100 at about €2.8m. Data as of October 2026.
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Neco Williams is a dynamic full-back known for his aggressive defensive style and attacking contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 31% of his position, he showcases elite qualities, ranking in the top 2% for shots and defensive actions like tackles and interceptions. His ability to win duels and maintain a high volume of touches makes him a reliable presence on the pitch, coupled with a strong availability record, missing only seven games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Shots, Tackles + interceptions, Duels won. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Neco Williams
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €39m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €2.8m | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €8.7m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €5.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 94 | 87 |
| 8 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 11 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €11m | 91 | 87 |
| 12 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Neco Williams
≈ 100% Neco Williams · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Neco Williams · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Neco Williams · strong: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Neco Williams?
Statistically, Rayan Aït-Nouri (Manchester City) is the closest look-alike to Neco Williams — a 85/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Neco Williams?
By Doppel's fit score, Rayan Aït-Nouri (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Neco Williams, with a 85/100 overall match. Niels Nkounkou and Maximilian Mittelstädt are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Neco Williams?
Yes. Niels Nkounkou (Nice) plays a similar left back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €2.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Neco Williams?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Neco Williams's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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