Players like Stephen Welsh
CBKV Mechelen · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitStephen Welsh's profile ↗
The players most similar to Stephen Welsh are Alexandre Penetra, Craig Forsyth, Florian Lejeune. Doppel rates Alexandre Penetra (AZ Alkmaar) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Craig Forsyth scores 84/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Stephen Welsh is a ball-playing centre-back known for his ability to win possession in the attacking third and distribute the ball effectively. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 36% of his positional peers, he showcases strengths in accurate long balls and final-third passes, making him a valuable asset in building play from the back. His durability is a plus, having missed only 13 games over the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch.
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↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Bryant Nielingsimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.4m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Stephen Welsh?
Statistically, Alexandre Penetra (AZ Alkmaar) is the closest look-alike to Stephen Welsh — a 81/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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