Players like Brenden Aaronson
CAMLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrenden Aaronson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Brenden Aaronson are Facundo Buonanotte, João Félix, Evann Guessand. Doppel rates Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester City) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Oladapo Afolayan scores 78/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Brenden Aaronson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Leicester City | 20 | €11m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | João Félixsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 24 | €27m | 83 | 80 |
| 3 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Nice | 23 | €24m | 87 | 79 |
| 4 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 19 | €21m | 86 | 79 |
| 5 | Sergio Arribassimilar↗ | Almería | 22 | €19m | 85 | 78 |
| 6 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €29m | 85 | 78 |
| 7 | Oladapo Afolayansimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €1.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Karim Adeyemisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 22 | €41m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 83 | 78 |
| 10 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 33 | €1.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 32 | €1.0m | 83 | 78 |
| 12 | Julio Encisosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €24m | 82 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Brenden Aaronson
≈ 100% Brenden Aaronson · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Brenden Aaronson · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Brenden Aaronson · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Brenden Aaronson?
By Doppel's fit score, Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester City) is the closest profile to Brenden Aaronson, with a 81/100 overall match. João Félix and Evann Guessand are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Brenden Aaronson?
Yes. Oladapo Afolayan (FC St. Pauli) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Brenden Aaronson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Brenden Aaronson's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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