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 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, Dan Zagadou scores 83/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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John Brooks is a versatile centre-back with the ability to contribute offensively, showcasing his skills as a threat in the box and a distributor from deep. Despite being in the bottom 41% of his positional peers overall, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and making crucial clearances, ranking in the top 4%. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, making him a less reliable option for consistent selection.
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 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
* 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 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. Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.9m.
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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