Players like Martin Braithwaite
STEspanyol · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartin Braithwaite's profile ↗
The players most similar to Martin Braithwaite are Samuel Essende, Héctor Hernández, Samu Aghehowa. Doppel rates Samuel Essende (Vizela) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Braian Romero scores 81/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Martin Braithwaite is a penalty-box poacher, demonstrating elite finishing skills with 22 goals in 39 appearances this season. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 10% of his positional peers, highlighting his knack for converting chances. While his involvement in build-up play and defensive contributions are limited, his ability to find the net consistently makes him a vital asset when fit, though his injury history raises some concerns about availability.
Strengths: Sofascore rating. Availability: 38 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Martin Braithwaite
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel Essendesimilar↗ | Vizela | 28 | €2.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Héctor Hernándezsimilar↗ | Chaves | 31 | €900k | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Braian Romerosimilar↗ | Vélez Sarsfield | 35 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Ali Sowesimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 32 | €1.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €32m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Akor Adamssimilar↗ | Montpellier | 26 | €15m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Kaio Jorgesimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 24 | €24m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Kevin Viverossimilar↗ | Athletico | 26 | €10m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €18m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Jesús Ramírezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €5.2m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martin Braithwaite
≈ 100% Martin Braithwaite · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Martin Braithwaite · low reliability
≈ 100% Martin Braithwaite · 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 Martin Braithwaite?
By Doppel's fit score, Samuel Essende (Vizela) is the closest profile to Martin Braithwaite, with a 82/100 overall match. Héctor Hernández and Samu Aghehowa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Martin Braithwaite?
Yes. Braian Romero (Vélez Sarsfield) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Martin Braithwaite?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Martin Braithwaite's 2023/24 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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