Who should replace Nico Williams?
LWAthletic Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNico Williams's profile ↗
Nico Williams is a left winger for Athletic Club in La Liga, having made 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 6 goals and providing 3 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Williams, Kenan Yıldız from Juventus stands out with a fit score of 87/100, while Rafael Leão of AC Milan follows closely with a fit score of 86/100. Both players offer a strong tactical fit for the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Khvicha Kvaratskheliasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 25 | €144m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Jérémy Dokusimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €70m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Anthony Gordonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €67m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Raheem Sterlingsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 32 | €2.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Luis Díazsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 29 | €76m | 93 | 81 |
| 9 | Crysencio Summervillesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 25 | €49m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Antoine Semenyosimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 26 | €85m | 92 | 80 |
| 11 | Mika Godtssimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 21 | €32m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Vinícius Júniorsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 26 | €146m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nico Williams
≈ 100% Nico Williams · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Nico Williams · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Nico Williams · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
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 96/100 on profile. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Rafael Leão follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nico Williams?
Yes — Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €2.9m, a 83/100 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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