Players like John Brooks
CB/LBHertha BSC · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Brooks's profile ↗
The players most similar to John Brooks are Malick Thiaw, Kacper Potulski, Dan Zagadou. Doppel rates Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Justin Hubner scores 86/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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John Brooks is a versatile defensive player who excels as a ball-playing centre-back or left-back, known for his accurate long balls and strong clearance ability, placing him among the elite in these metrics. Despite showing flashes of scoring prowess, his overall quality ranks below average compared to peers, and his injury history raises concerns about durability. However, when on the pitch, Brooks can impact games with his defensive reliability and occasional goal contributions, making him a seasoned option in the backline.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Clearances, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 57 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to John Brooks
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Brooks
≈ 100% John Brooks · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% John Brooks · strong: Shots, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% John Brooks · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to John Brooks?
Statistically, Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) is the closest look-alike to John Brooks — a 85/100 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 John Brooks?
By Doppel's fit score, Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to John Brooks, with a 85/100 overall match. Kacper Potulski and Dan Zagadou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to John Brooks?
Yes. Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.0m.
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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