Cheaper alternatives to Archie Brown
LB/LMKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitArchie Brown's profile ↗
Archie Brown is a left-back/left midfielder for KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League, currently valued at €12m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Brown, Kevin Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg, €2m) and Edan Diop (Cercle Brugge, €3m) both offer a similar role with fit scores of 89/100. Additionally, Germán Valera (Elche, €6m) and Liam Millar (Preston North End, €3m) are also viable budget alternatives.
12 cheaper alternatives to Archie Brown
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €1.9m | 92 | 89 |
| 2 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 90 | 89 |
| 3 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Liam Millarsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 27 | €2.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 84 | 86 |
| 6 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 89 | 86 |
| 7 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 85 | 85 |
| 8 | Álvaro Barrealsimilar↗ | Santos | 26 | €7.7m | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Başar Önalsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €7.7m | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Ignacio Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Banfield | 24 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Hugo Álvarezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €7.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Mortadha Ben Ouanessimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.4m | 93 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Archie Brown
≈ 100% Archie Brown · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Archie Brown · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Archie Brown · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Archie Brown?
Nolan Gillot (RAAL La Louvière) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 86/100 match to Archie Brown.
Who is the best-value alternative to Archie Brown?
Kevin Paredes offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Archie Brown?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Archie Brown'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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