Players like Nico Williams
LWAthletic Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNico Williams's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nico Williams are Kenan Yıldız, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Rafael Leão. Doppel rates Kenan Yıldız (Juventus) a 87/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Raheem Sterling scores 83/100 at about €2.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Nico Williams is an explosive dribbling winger, renowned for his ability to create chances and stretch defenses. With a Sofascore rating in the top 16% of his peers, he excels in successful dribbles and accurate crosses, making him a constant threat in the final third. While his injury history raises concerns about durability, when fit, his dynamic play and contribution of 5 goals and 11 assists this season mark him as a key asset for Athletic Club.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 36 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nico Williams
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Khvicha Kvaratskheliasimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €144m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Jérémy Dokusimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €70m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Anthony Gordonsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €82m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Raheem Sterlingsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 32 | €2.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Crysencio Summervillesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 25 | €49m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Luis Díazsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 29 | €76m | 93 | 81 |
| 10 | Mika Godtssimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 21 | €32m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Vinícius Júniorsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 26 | €146m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €21m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nico Williams
≈ 100% Nico Williams · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Nico Williams · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Nico Williams · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nico Williams?
Statistically, Kenan Yıldız (Juventus) is the closest look-alike to Nico Williams — a 87/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nico Williams?
By Doppel's fit score, Kenan Yıldız (Juventus) is the closest profile to Nico Williams, with a 87/100 overall match. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Rafael Leão are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nico Williams?
Yes. Raheem Sterling (Feyenoord) plays a similar left winger role and rates 83/100 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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