Players like Stephen Welsh
CBKV Mechelen · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitStephen Welsh's profile ↗
Stephen Welsh is a centre-back for KV Mechelen in the Belgian Pro League, with 17 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Welsh include Craig Forsyth from Derby County, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Florian Lejeune of Rayo Vallecano, with a fit score of 81/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile within their respective leagues.
About Stephen Welsh
Stephen Welsh is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in possession and distribution, showcasing his ability to win the ball in the attacking third and deliver accurate long passes. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 36% of his peers, he demonstrates a solid overall quality and reliability, having missed only 13 games in the last three seasons. While he may not dominate in aerial duels, his strengths in ball progression and finishing make him a valuable asset in build-up play.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Stephen Welsh
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandre Penetrasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 25 | €10m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Bryant Nielingsimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 84 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stephen Welsh
≈ 100% Stephen Welsh · low reliability
≈ 100% Stephen Welsh · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Stephen Welsh · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stephen Welsh?
By Doppel's fit score, Alexandre Penetra (AZ Alkmaar) is the closest profile to Stephen Welsh, with a 81/100 overall match. Craig Forsyth and Florian Lejeune are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Stephen Welsh?
Yes. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Stephen Welsh?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Stephen Welsh's 2024/25 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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