Who should replace Nico Williams?
LWAthletic Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNico Williams's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Nico Williams, the best-fitting left wingers are Kenan Yıldız, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Rafael Leão. Kenan Yıldız (Juventus) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Chris Führich at about €12m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nico Williams
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 20 | €72m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Khvicha Kvaratskheliasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 22 | €144m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 24 | €48m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Jérémy Dokusimilar↗ | Manchester City | 23 | €70m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €12m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Leroy Sanésimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 27 | €22m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Kingsley Comansimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €21m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Luis Díazsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €76m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Raheem Sterlingsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 29 | €2.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Vinícius Júniorsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 25 | €146m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Anthony Gordonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 22 | €67m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Karim Adeyemisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 22 | €41m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nico Williams
≈ 100% Nico Williams · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Nico Williams · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Nico Williams · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nico Williams?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kenan Yıldız (Juventus) does the closest job to Nico Williams, at 92/100 on profile. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Rafael Leão follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nico Williams?
Yes — Chris Führich (VfB Stuttgart) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €12m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nico Williams?
Doppel learns Nico Williams's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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