D. Welbeck

D. Welbeck — season analysis

Few things define Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah Welbeck (England) better than the scoresheet — the Brighton (Premier League) forward is one of the squad's main goal threats in 2025/26. At 35, he brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room.

Over 37 appearances he has been directly involved in 14 goals: 13 scored, 1 set up. That comes across 2,268 minutes on the pitch, or 0.52 goals per 90 minutes and 0.56 goal involvements per 90. He has started 26 of those matches. That works out to a goal roughly every 174 minutes. Those 13 goals place him #8 in the Premier League scoring charts on this site.

He has attempted 46 shots (61% finding the frame) and converts 28% of them. He creates chances too, with 20 key passes and 79% passing accuracy. In one-on-ones he completes 41% of his dribbles.

He wins 36% of his duels. 1 of his goals have come from the penalty spot. Disciplinary record this season: 5 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 15.5, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.

Our records track Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah Welbeck back to the 2013/14 season across 2 campaigns. In that time he has scored 22 league goals in the competitions we cover, with his best return of 13 coming in 2025/26.