Players like Welinton
CBPendikspor · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitWelinton's profile ↗
The players most similar to Welinton are Kike Salas, Philipp Sander, Ross Sykes. Doppel rates Kike Salas (Sevilla) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kervin Arriaga scores 84/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Welinton is a robust, positional centre-back known for his commanding presence in aerial duels and a keen sense for intercepting plays, showcasing elite defensive attributes. Despite a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom half of his peers, he remains a durable option, missing only a handful of games over the last three seasons. His ability to deliver accurate long balls adds a layer of distribution to his game, making him an effective asset in transitioning from defense to attack.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Welinton
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 4 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Calvin Brackelmannsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Welinton
≈ 100% Welinton · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Welinton · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Welinton · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Welinton?
Statistically, Kike Salas (Sevilla) is the closest look-alike to Welinton — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Welinton?
By Doppel's fit score, Kike Salas (Sevilla) is the closest profile to Welinton, with a 84/100 overall match. Philipp Sander and Ross Sykes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Welinton?
Yes. Kervin Arriaga (Levante UD) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Welinton?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Welinton's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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