Players like Alfie Gilchrist
CB/RBWest Bromwich Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlfie Gilchrist's profile ↗
Alfie Gilchrist is a centre-back/right-back for West Bromwich Albion in the Championship, with 13 appearances and 670 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Gilchrist include Ilias Bronkhorst from Excelsior, with a fit score of 81/100, and Lewin Blum from RC Sporting Charleroi, who has a fit score of 83/100. Other comparable players are Philipp Sander from Borussia M'gladbach (fit 82/100) and Tomoki Iwata from Birmingham City (fit 82/100).
12 players most similar to Alfie Gilchrist
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilias Bronkhorstsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 29 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Lewin Blumsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
| 3 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 86 | 82 |
| 4 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 86 | 82 |
| 5 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | Marnon Buschsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €1.1m | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | Julian Lelieveldsimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 29 | €400k | 85 | 85 |
| 8 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 84 | 82 |
| 9 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 84 | 83 |
| 10 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 83 | 84 |
| 11 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 83 | 82 |
| 12 | Sebastian Sebulonsensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €5.1m | 83 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alfie Gilchrist
≈ 100% Alfie Gilchrist · strong: Key passes, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Alfie Gilchrist · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Alfie Gilchrist · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alfie Gilchrist?
By Doppel's fit score, Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Alfie Gilchrist, with a 81/100 overall match. Lewin Blum and Philipp Sander are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alfie Gilchrist?
Yes. Julian Lelieveld (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alfie Gilchrist?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alfie Gilchrist's 2025/26 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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