Players like John Brooks
CB/LBTSG Hoffenheim · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Brooks's profile ↗
The players most similar to John Brooks are Adrián de la Fuente, Jubal, Malick Thiaw. Doppel rates Adrián de la Fuente (Levante UD) a 85/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jubal scores 84/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to John Brooks
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 87 | 85 |
| 2 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 24 | €41m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 18 | €64m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 20 | €32m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €4.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 18 | €17m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 26 | €8.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Brooks
≈ 100% John Brooks · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% John Brooks · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% John Brooks · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for John Brooks?
By Doppel's fit score, Adrián de la Fuente (Levante UD) is the closest profile to John Brooks, with a 85/100 overall match. Jubal and Malick Thiaw are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to John Brooks?
Yes. Jubal (Auxerre) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to John Brooks?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from John Brooks's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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