Who should replace Ollie Watkins?
STAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOllie Watkins's profile ↗
Ollie Watkins is a striker for Aston Villa in the Premier League, having made 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 16 goals and providing 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Watkins, Maximilian Beier and Ermedin Demirović both offer a tactical fit score of 84/100, while Mohamed Bamba stands out with a fit score of 85/100. These players could be ideal alternatives for those looking for someone who can replace Watkins effectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Beiersimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €43m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €20m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Mohamed Bambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 25 | €1.8m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Marcus Thuramsimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €52m | 94 | 82 |
| 5 | Jørgen Strand Larsensimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €41m | 94 | 82 |
| 6 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | Benfica | 28 | €30m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €31m | 94 | 83 |
| 8 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 94 | 83 |
| 9 | Odsonne Édouardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Chuba Akpomsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 31 | €3.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 11 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €21m | 93 | 82 |
| 12 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 93 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ollie Watkins
≈ 100% Ollie Watkins · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Ollie Watkins · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ollie Watkins · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ollie Watkins?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Maximilian Beier (Borussia Dortmund) does the closest job to Ollie Watkins, at 95/100 on profile. Ermedin Demirović and Mohamed Bamba follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ollie Watkins?
Yes — Mohamed Bamba (Lorient) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.8m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ollie Watkins?
Doppel learns Ollie Watkins's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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