Who should replace Danny Welbeck?
STBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanny Welbeck's profile ↗
Danny Welbeck is a striker for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, having made 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 13 goals and providing 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Welbeck, Gonçalo Ramos from AC Milan and Lukas Nmecha from Leeds United both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 84/100, while Gonzalo García and Yoane Wissa follow closely with fit scores of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €28m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 22 | €31m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Yoane Wissasimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €23m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Christian Kofanesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 20 | €41m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | André Silvasimilar↗ | Elche | 31 | €2.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Jonathan Davidsimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €29m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €23m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 37 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danny Welbeck
≈ 100% Danny Welbeck · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Danny Welbeck · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Danny Welbeck · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Danny Welbeck?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gonçalo Ramos (AC Milan) does the closest job to Danny Welbeck, at 93/100 on profile. Gonzalo García and Yoane Wissa follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Danny Welbeck?
Yes — Ricky van Wolfswinkel (FC Twente) plays a similar striker role at roughly €200k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Danny Welbeck?
Doppel learns Danny Welbeck'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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