Players like David Brooks
RWSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Brooks's profile ↗
The players most similar to David Brooks are Cole Palmer, Nicolas Pépé, Bukayo Saka. Doppel rates Cole Palmer (Chelsea) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nicolas Pépé scores 84/100 at about €6.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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David Brooks is a creative right winger with a knack for generating scoring opportunities, evident in his elite metrics for shots and expected goal contributions per 90 minutes. While his finishing leaves room for improvement, his ability to create big chances showcases his playmaking prowess. With a solid availability record, Brooks remains a durable option in the squad, despite his Sofascore rating reflecting a dip in overall performance compared to peers.
Strengths: Shots, xG + xA, Big chances created. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David Brooks
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cole Palmersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €92m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €115m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Franco Mastantuonosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 19 | €44m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €73m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Antonysimilar↗ | Real Betis | 26 | €37m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Brennan Johnsonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 25 | €32m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Lennart Karlsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 18 | €63m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Michael Olisesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 25 | €144m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Brooks
≈ 100% David Brooks · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% David Brooks · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% David Brooks · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Brooks?
By Doppel's fit score, Cole Palmer (Chelsea) is the closest profile to David Brooks, with a 84/100 overall match. Nicolas Pépé and Bukayo Saka are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Brooks?
Yes. Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal) plays a similar right winger role and rates 84/100 at roughly €6.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Brooks?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Brooks's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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