Players like Tom Watson
LWMillwall · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitTom Watson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tom Watson are Yira Collins Sor, Tiago Morais, Shunsuke Mito. Doppel rates Yira Collins Sor (KRC Genk) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tiago Morais scores 78/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
About Tom Watson
Tom Watson is an industrious left winger with a strong defensive mindset, showcasing a knack for clearances, ranking in the top 10% of his peers. While his attacking contributions have been limited this season, his ability to deliver accurate crosses demonstrates potential for growth. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, with 25 games missed over the past three seasons. Overall, he remains a developing talent with room to enhance his offensive impact in the Championship.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate crosses. Availability: 25 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tom Watson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yira Collins Sorsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €2.4m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Tiago Moraissimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 23 | €1.9m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Shunsuke Mitosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Anis Mehmetisimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €15m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Raúl Morosimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 24 | €3.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Oliver Valaker Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €3.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Figueiredosimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 25 | €3.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €800k | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €18m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Félix Correiasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €9.7m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tom Watson
≈ 100% Tom Watson · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Tom Watson · medium reliability
≈ 100% Tom Watson · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tom Watson?
By Doppel's fit score, Yira Collins Sor (KRC Genk) is the closest profile to Tom Watson, with a 80/100 overall match. Tiago Morais and Shunsuke Mito are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tom Watson?
Yes. Tiago Morais (Rio Ave) plays a similar left winger role and rates 78/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tom Watson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tom Watson's 2024/25 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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