What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Tom Watson?

Watson wins more aerial duels than Fatawu — 50% more. 0 goals in 21 games. €10M. You decide. Compared with Issahaku Fatawu (€10.0M vs anchor). Standout: Interceptions (Top 4% among Championship peers). Concern: Goals (Bottom 1%).

How does Tom Watson compare to Issahaku Fatawu?

Tom Watson aerials won vs Issahaku Fatawu (42 aerials won in 21 games), but goals (0 goals in 21 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Tom Watson's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Interceptions (Top 4% among Championship peers). Weakness: Goals (Bottom 1%). Percentiles vs Championship Attacker with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Tom Watson?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Issahaku Fatawu. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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Leicester City· 2024/2025 · Championship · FULL

AI Verdict: Tom Watson

Left WingEngland20y€10.0MFull profile →

Inside Forward

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 917 min · 2024/2025 · Championship · FULL

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Watson wins more aerial duels than Fatawu — 50% more.

vs Issahaku Fatawu · Championship · Same playing style · €10.0M

Watson wins on

Aerials Won

4.09/90 · 67th pct · 42 aerials won in 21 games

Watson loses on

Goals

0.00/90 · Bottom 1% · 0 goals in 21 games

Based on 917 min (21 apps) vs anchor 3,723 min · 187 peers in Championship FWD · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Championship · same-role pool

4.09/90

67th pct

Watson

Aerials Won

RT edge

2.73/90

49th pct

Fatawu

0.00/90

Bottom 1%

Watson

Goals

gap

0.22/90

45th pct

Fatawu

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vs Championship Forwards

Interceptions

1.12/90Top 4%

Goals

0.00/90Bottom 1%

Dribbles

1.49/90Top 21%

Assists

0.00/90Bottom 1%

Shots

1.49/90Bottom 16%

Percentile rank among Championship forwards (n=222) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Inside Forward

A Inside Forward. A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90).

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