Cheaper alternatives to Jake O'Brien
RB/CBEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJake O'Brien's profile ↗
Jake O'Brien is a right-back/centre-back for Everton in the Premier League, with 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to O'Brien, players like Philipp Sander from Borussia M'gladbach, valued at €4m with a fit score of 85/100, and Oliver Braude from SC Heerenveen, valued at €5m with a fit score of 84/100, present viable options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 84 | 84 |
| 3 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 83 | 83 |
| 8 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 83 | 83 |
| 9 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 85 | 83 |
| 10 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jake O'Brien
≈ 100% Jake O'Brien · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jake O'Brien · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Jake O'Brien · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Jake O'Brien?
Tiago Esgaio (FC Arouca) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 83/100 match to Jake O'Brien.
Who is the best-value alternative to Jake O'Brien?
Philipp Sander offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €4.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Jake O'Brien?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right back) by how closely they match Jake O'Brien's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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