Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah Welbeck

Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah Welbeck

Daniel Welbeck attacks space behind the line, makes intelligent runs behind, and presses high. Daniel Welbeck rose through Manchester United's ranks and moved to Arsenal. At Arsenal, Welbeck helped win the FA Cup. Later at Brighton, he became their record Premier League scorer by April 2025. For England, Welbeck earned 42 caps and 16 goals, including a backheeled winner at Euro 2012. As a centre-forward, Welbeck drops deep to link play and attack space. Welbeck presses high, pins centre-backs, and makes late runs beyond the line. He finishes moves and shoots quickly at the back post.

Xtra rating
1840
Global rank
124
Updated: 24 May 2026
Country of Birth
England
Preferred Foot
Right-footed
Agent
N/A
Latest Signing Fee
Free
Date of Birth
26 November 1990
Position
Centre-Forward
Shoes
adidas X 19+
Wage
£3,640,000

Season snapshot

Overall season statistics (all competitions).

Season Matches Minutes Goals Assists G/90 A/90
2025 38 2220 13 2 0.53 0.08
2024 36 2391 11 4 0.41 0.15
2023 37 2098 7 1 0.3 0.04
2022 37 2143 7 3 0.29 0.13
2021 27 1553 6 2 0.35 0.12
2020 24 1547 6 1 0.35 0.06
2019 19 910 3 0 0.3 0
2018 15 469 4 1 0.77 0.19
2017 31 1394 5 2 0.32 0.13
2016 20 933 4 4 0.39 0.39
2015 13 669 4 2 0.54 0.27
2014 46 2986 9 0 0.27 0
2013 37 2358 11 0 0.42 0
2012 47 2704 5 0 0.17 0
2011 49 3060 16 0 0.47 0
2010 28 1918 6 0 0.28 0
2009 10 868 2 0 0.21 0
2008 5 331 2 0 0.54 0

Form - Last 10 games

Strengths Analysis <:season:> 2025

Role: Attacker
Top attributes (percentile)

    Xtra rating history

    Last rating points (most recent matches).

    Recent Matches

    Brighton
    0 - 3
    24 May 2026
    ⏱ 59’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6
    Manchester United
    Brighton
    Manchester United
    Premier League - American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex, England
    Leeds
    1 - 0
    17 May 2026
    ⏱ 65’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.7
    Brighton
    Leeds
    Brighton
    Premier League - Elland Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
    Brighton
    3 - 0
    09 May 2026
    ⏱ 76’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.9
    Wolves
    Brighton
    Wolves
    Premier League - American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex, England
    Newcastle
    3 - 1
    02 May 2026
    ⏱ 80’ ⚽ 0 A 1 ★ 6.9
    Brighton
    Newcastle
    Brighton
    Premier League - St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
    Brighton
    3 - 0
    21 Apr 2026
    ⏱ 11’ ⚽ 1 A 0 ★ 7.5
    Chelsea
    Brighton
    Chelsea
    Premier League - American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex, England
    Tottenham
    2 - 2
    18 Apr 2026
    ⏱ 75’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.3
    Brighton
    Tottenham
    Brighton
    Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
    Burnley
    0 - 2
    11 Apr 2026
    ⏱ 75’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.2
    Brighton
    Burnley
    Brighton
    Premier League - Turf Moor, Burnley, England
    Brighton
    2 - 1
    21 Mar 2026
    ⏱ 83’ ⚽ 2 A 0 ★ 8
    Liverpool
    Brighton
    Liverpool
    Premier League - American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex, England
    Sunderland
    0 - 1
    14 Mar 2026
    ⏱ 27’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.6
    Brighton
    Sunderland
    Brighton
    Premier League - Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England
    Brighton
    0 - 1
    04 Mar 2026
    ⏱ 22’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.5
    Arsenal
    Brighton
    Arsenal
    Premier League - American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex, England

    Teams

    Brighton
    Years: 2020-2025
    Watford
    Years: 2019
    Arsenal
    Years: 2014-2018
    England
    Years: 2011-2018
    England U21
    Years: 2011
    Sunderland
    Years: 2010
    Manchester United
    Years: 2007-2009, 2011-2013
    Arsenal U23
    Years: []
    Preston
    Years: []

    Transfers

    18 Oct 2020
    Free
    Watford
    Brighton
    07 Aug 2019
    Free
    Arsenal
    Watford
    01 Sep 2014
    € 20M
    Manchester United
    Arsenal
    14 Aug 2010
    Loan
    Manchester United
    Sunderland
    26 Jan 2010
    Loan
    Manchester United
    Preston

    Injuries & Sidelined

    Knock
    …
    From: 22 Feb 2025 To: 24 Feb 2025 Team
    Ankle Injury
    …
    From: 16 Dec 2024 To: 08 Jan 2025 Team
    Ankle Injury
    …
    From: 06 Dec 2024 To: 07 Dec 2024 Team
    Back Injury
    …
    From: 20 Oct 2024 To: 25 Oct 2024 Team
    Muscle Injury
    …
    From: 22 Oct 2023 To: 16 Dec 2023 Team
    Knock
    …
    From: 27 Aug 2023 To: 15 Sep 2023 Team
    Knock
    …
    From: 24 Apr 2023 To: 25 Apr 2023 Team
    Calf/Shin Injury
    …
    From: 05 Feb 2023 To: 03 Mar 2023 Team
    Knock
    …
    From: 09 Dec 2022 To: 13 Jan 2023 Team
    Illness
    …
    From: 23 Oct 2022 To: 04 Nov 2022 Team
    Thigh Injury
    …
    From: 29 Sep 2021 To: 25 Dec 2021 Team
    Hip/Thigh Injury
    …
    From: 05 Aug 2021 To: 27 Aug 2021 Team
    Hamstring
    …
    From: 19 May 2021 To: 31 May 2021 Team
    Knee Injury
    …
    From: 30 Dec 2020 To: 05 Feb 2021 Team
    Knock
    …
    From: 20 Oct 2020 To: 25 Oct 2020 Team
    Hamstring
    …
    From: 20 Oct 2019 To: 31 Jan 2020 Team
    Ankle/Foot Injury
    …
    From: 09 Nov 2018 To: 31 May 2019 Team
    Knock
    …
    From: 18 Jan 2018 To: 09 Feb 2018 Team
    Groin Injury
    …
    From: 15 Oct 2017 To: 17 Nov 2017 Team
    Groin Injury
    …
    From: 18 Sep 2017 To: 13 Oct 2017 Team
    Knee Injury
    …
    From: 09 May 2016 To: 29 Dec 2016 Team
    Knee Injury
    …
    From: 28 Apr 2015 To: 04 Feb 2016 Team
    Thigh Injury
    …
    From: 29 Dec 2014 To: 04 Feb 2015 Team
    Knee Injury
    …
    From: 13 Aug 2014 To: 24 Aug 2014 Team
    Knee Injury
    …
    From: 04 Feb 2014 To: 24 Feb 2014 Team
    Knee Injury
    …
    From: 22 Dec 2013 To: 25 Dec 2013 Team
    Knee Injury
    …
    From: 21 Oct 2013 To: 23 Nov 2013 Team
    Knee Injury
    …
    From: 12 Sep 2013 To: 21 Sep 2013 Team
    Knee Injury
    …
    From: 24 Apr 2013 To: 11 May 2013 Team
    Illness
    …
    From: 25 Dec 2012 To: 28 Dec 2012 Team
    Ankle/Foot Injury
    …
    From: 01 May 2012 To: 01 Jun 2012 Team
    Calf Injury
    …
    From: 14 Nov 2011 To: 21 Nov 2011 Team
    Hamstring
    …
    From: 07 Sep 2011 To: 21 Sep 2011 Team
    Hamstring
    …
    From: 23 Apr 2011 To: 01 Jul 2011 Team
    Hamstring
    …
    From: 06 Jan 2011 To: 02 Mar 2011 Team
    Groin Injury
    …
    From: 15 Nov 2010 To: 20 Nov 2010 Team
    Knee Injury
    …
    From: 01 Mar 2010 To: 01 Jun 2010 Team
    No injury records for this player.

    Honors

    D. Welbeck
    × 1
    Won in: 2008
    D. Welbeck
    × 1
    Won in: 2012-2013
    D. Welbeck
    × 1
    Won in: 2008-2009
    D. Welbeck
    × 1
    Won in: 2014-2015
    D. Welbeck
    × 1
    Won in: 2011