Players like Josh Brownhill
CM/CDM/CAMBurnley · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Brownhill's profile ↗
The players most similar to Josh Brownhill are Jae-sung Lee, Neil El Aynaoui, Victor Torp. Doppel rates Jae-sung Lee (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Arno Verschueren scores 85/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Josh Brownhill is an elite box-to-box midfielder known for his exceptional goal-scoring ability, exemplified by a remarkable finishing rate that places him in the top 2% of his peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 13%, he consistently impacts games, contributing 18 goals and 6 assists in just 42 appearances this season. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability and commitment on the pitch.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Josh Brownhill
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Marvin Wanitzeksimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 33 | €900k | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Conor Chaplinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 29 | €2.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 31 | €1.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 30 | €3.6m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Brownhill
≈ 100% Josh Brownhill · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Josh Brownhill · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Josh Brownhill · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Josh Brownhill?
Statistically, Jae-sung Lee (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest look-alike to Josh Brownhill — a 84/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Josh Brownhill?
By Doppel's fit score, Jae-sung Lee (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Josh Brownhill, with a 84/100 overall match. Neil El Aynaoui and Victor Torp are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Josh Brownhill?
Yes. Arno Verschueren (FC Twente) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Josh Brownhill?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Josh Brownhill's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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