Cheaper alternatives to Alan Browne
CM/CDM/CAMMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlan Browne's profile ↗
Alan Browne is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Middlesbrough in the Championship, having made 41 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Browne, consider Kevin Sessa from 1. FC Heidenheim with a fit score of 86/100, or Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, who has a fit score of 85/100, both valued at €1m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Alan Browne
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 86 | 85 |
| 3 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 87 | 85 |
| 4 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 84 | 84 |
| 5 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alan Browne
≈ 100% Alan Browne · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Alan Browne · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Alan Browne · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Alan Browne?
Charlie Patiño (Swansea City) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 83/100 match to Alan Browne.
Who is the best-value alternative to Alan Browne?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Alan Browne?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Alan Browne'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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