Players like Welington
LBSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWelington's profile ↗
The players most similar to Welington are Tuur Rommens, Max Finkgräfe, Gabriel Suazo. Doppel rates Tuur Rommens (KVC Westerlo) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Liberato Cacace scores 83/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of July 2026.
About Welington
Welington is a dynamic left-back who excels in possession and attacking contributions, making him a valuable asset in the final third. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him in the top 37% of his peers, he showcases his strengths through accurate crosses and successful dribbles, while also winning duels effectively. His reliability is underscored by minimal missed games, ensuring he remains a consistent presence in Southampton's lineup. Although his defensive clearances could improve, his attacking prowess makes him a key player to watch.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses, Duels won. Availability: 18 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Welington
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuur Rommenssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €7.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Max Finkgräfesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 22 | €5.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Gabriel Suazosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €6.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Patrick Dorgusimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €33m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 25 | €3.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €8.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Welington
≈ 100% Welington · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Welington · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Welington · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Welington?
By Doppel's fit score, Tuur Rommens (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Welington, with a 81/100 overall match. Max Finkgräfe and Gabriel Suazo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Welington?
Yes. Liberato Cacace (Empoli) plays a similar left back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Welington?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Welington'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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