Players like Barry Bannan
CM/CDMMillwall · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBarry Bannan's profile ↗
The players most similar to Barry Bannan are Görkem Sağlam, Orkun Kökçü, Imrân Louza. Doppel rates Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) a 88/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Görkem Sağlam scores 88/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Barry Bannan is a playmaking central midfielder, showcasing elite creativity and distribution skills. With a Sofascore rating in the top 10% of his peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and key passes, making him a vital orchestrator in attack. His durability is impressive, with no games missed in the last three seasons, reinforcing his reliability on the pitch. While he may not dominate in aerial duels or defensive metrics, his offensive contributions and vision make him a standout in the Championship.
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 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 93 | 88 |
| 2 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €24m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 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↗ | FC Utrecht | 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: 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
≈ 100% Barry Bannan · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Barry Bannan?
By Doppel's fit score, Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) is the closest profile to Barry Bannan, with a 88/100 overall match. Orkun Kökçü and Imrân Louza are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Barry Bannan?
Yes. Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) 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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