Players like Barry Bannan
CM/CDMMillwall · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBarry Bannan's profile ↗
The players most similar to Barry Bannan are Carlos Soler, Görkem Sağlam, Orkun Kökçü. Doppel rates Carlos Soler (Real Sociedad) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Görkem Sağlam scores 88/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Barry Bannan is a sophisticated ball-playing central midfielder who excels in orchestrating play from deep. Ranking in the top 10% among his positional peers, he showcases exceptional vision with accurate long balls and key passes, effectively linking defense and attack. His durability is a huge asset, with no games missed in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch. While his defensive metrics may not stand out, his creative output makes him a pivotal figure in Millwall's midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Key passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Barry Bannan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Solersimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €6.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €24m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 37 | €200k | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Barry Bannan
≈ 100% Barry Bannan · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Barry Bannan · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Barry Bannan · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Barry Bannan?
Statistically, Carlos Soler (Real Sociedad) is the closest look-alike to Barry Bannan — a 84/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Barry Bannan?
By Doppel's fit score, Carlos Soler (Real Sociedad) is the closest profile to Barry Bannan, with a 84/100 overall match. Görkem Sağlam and Orkun Kökçü are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Barry Bannan?
Yes. Görkem Sağlam (Kayserispor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 88/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Barry Bannan?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Barry Bannan's 2025/26 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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