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 September 2026.
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Jake O'Brien is a robust, defensively-minded right-back who excels in aerial duels and ground challenges, showcasing his tenacity and physicality. With a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 31% of his peers, he demonstrates solid reliability on the pitch, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While not a primary creator, his accurate crossing ability and defensive prowess make him a dependable option in the backline, contributing to team stability.
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↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 83 |
* 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 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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