Players like Tom Watson
LWBrighton & Hove Albion · 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 September 2026.
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Tom Watson is a versatile left winger with a defensive edge, showcasing his ability to contribute defensively with impressive clearance stats. Though currently in the bottom tier of his positional peers according to his Sofascore rating, his accurate crossing ability hints at potential for improvement in creating chances. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, making it crucial for him to find consistent fitness to fully harness his talents.
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 · 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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