Who should replace Stephen Welsh?
CBKV Mechelen · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitStephen Welsh's profile ↗
Stephen Welsh is a centre-back for KV Mechelen in the Belgian Pro League, with 17 appearances recorded in the 2024/25 season. The best replacements for Welsh include Alexandre Penetra from AZ Alkmaar, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Damon Mirani from Heracles Almelo, with a fit score of 80/100. For those searching for players similar to Welsh or who can replace Welsh, these options provide a strong tactical fit.
Best replacements for Stephen Welsh
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandre Penetrasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 25 | €10m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Gabriel Magalhãessimilar↗ | Arsenal | 29 | €70m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Virgil Ghițăsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 28 | €1.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Manuel Akanjisimilar↗ | Inter | 31 | €16m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Tomás Ribeirosimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €400k | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Raúl Asenciosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €18m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stephen Welsh
≈ 100% Stephen Welsh · low reliability
≈ 100% Stephen Welsh · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Stephen Welsh · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stephen Welsh?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alexandre Penetra (AZ Alkmaar) does the closest job to Stephen Welsh, at 91/100 on profile. Damon Mirani and Gabriel Magalhães follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Stephen Welsh?
Yes — Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Stephen Welsh?
Doppel learns Stephen Welsh's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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