Players like Darko Brašanac
CM/CAMMálaga CF · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDarko Brašanac's profile ↗
The players most similar to Darko Brašanac are Gustavo Assunção, Adam Carlén, Everson Junior. Doppel rates Gustavo Assunção (AVS - Futebol SAD) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Adam Carlén scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Darko Brašanac profiles as a defensive-minded central midfielder, showcasing his strengths in clearances and aerial duels, which highlight his ability to disrupt opposition play. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 8% of his peers, his durability is a plus, having missed only 15 games over the last three seasons. While he may lack in offensive metrics, his defensive contributions can be crucial for maintaining team stability.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Darko Brašanac
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 26 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Lorenzo Ignacchitisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Darko Brašanac
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≈ 100% Darko Brašanac · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
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FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Darko Brašanac?
Statistically, Gustavo Assunção (AVS - Futebol SAD) is the closest look-alike to Darko Brašanac — a 80/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Darko Brašanac?
By Doppel's fit score, Gustavo Assunção (AVS - Futebol SAD) is the closest profile to Darko Brašanac, with a 80/100 overall match. Adam Carlén and Everson Junior are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Darko Brašanac?
Yes. Adam Carlén (Excelsior) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Darko Brašanac?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Darko Brašanac'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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