Players like Jake O'Brien
RB/CBEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJake O'Brien's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jake O'Brien are Ahmetcan Kaplan, Ilias Bronkhorst, Philipp Sander. Doppel rates Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC Nijmegen) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Syb Van Ottele scores 82/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Jake O'Brien is a robust, defensively-minded right-back and centre-back, excelling in aerial duels and general defensive engagements. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 31% of his peers, he’s reliable and durable, having missed zero games in the last three seasons. His standout aerial prowess and accuracy in crossing make him a valuable asset in set-piece situations, although his contributions in attack could be more impactful.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jake O'Brien
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Ilias Bronkhorstsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 29 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 87 | 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: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jake O'Brien · strong: Key passes, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Jake O'Brien · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jake O'Brien?
Statistically, Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest look-alike to Jake O'Brien — a 82/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Jake O'Brien?
By Doppel's fit score, Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Jake O'Brien, with a 82/100 overall match. Ilias Bronkhorst and Philipp Sander are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jake O'Brien?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar right back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jake O'Brien?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jake O'Brien's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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