Who should replace Welington?
LBSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWelington's profile ↗
Welington is a left-back for Southampton in the Championship, having made 19 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Welington, Tuur Rommens from KVC Westerlo offers a tactical fit score of 81/100, while Max Finkgräfe of RB Leipzig also aligns well with a fit score of 81/100. Both players provide strong alternatives for the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deveron Fonvillesimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Tuur Rommenssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €7.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Lucas Esquivelsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €7.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Max Finkgräfesimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 22 | €5.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Gabriel Suazosimilar↗ | Sevilla | 29 | €6.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Lewis Hallsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 22 | €38m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Patrick Dorgusimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €33m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 25 | €3.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €7.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Pachasimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 34 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Welington
≈ 100% Welington · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Welington · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Welington · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Welington?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Deveron Fonville (NEC Nijmegen) does the closest job to Welington, at 91/100 on profile. Tuur Rommens and Lucas Esquivel follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Welington?
Yes — Yannick Leliendal (FC Volendam) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.1m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Welington?
Doppel learns Welington's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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