Players like Nico Williams
LWAthletic Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNico Williams's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nico Williams are Rafael Leão, Chris Führich, Kenan Yıldız. Doppel rates Rafael Leão (AC Milan) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Raheem Sterling scores 81/100 at about €2.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Nico Williams
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 24 | €48m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €12m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 20 | €72m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Leroy Sanésimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 27 | €22m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Vinícius Júniorsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 25 | €146m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Khvicha Kvaratskheliasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 22 | €144m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Karim Adeyemisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 22 | €41m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Raheem Sterlingsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 29 | €2.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Luis Díazsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €76m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Anthony Gordonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 22 | €67m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | João Félixsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 24 | €27m | 83 | 80 |
| 12 | Savinhosimilar↗ | Girona FC | 19 | €37m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nico Williams
≈ 100% Nico Williams · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nico Williams · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nico Williams · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nico Williams?
By Doppel's fit score, Rafael Leão (AC Milan) is the closest profile to Nico Williams, with a 84/100 overall match. Chris Führich and Kenan Yıldız are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nico Williams?
Yes. Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) plays a similar left winger role and rates 81/100 at roughly €2.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nico Williams?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nico Williams's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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