Players like Barry Bannan
CM/CDMMillwall · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBarry Bannan's profile ↗
Barry Bannan is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Millwall in the English Championship, having made 44 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Bannan include Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Imrân Louza from Watford, with a fit score of 85/100. These players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking a similar style of play.
About Barry Bannan
Barry Bannan is a highly skilled deep-lying playmaker, showcasing exceptional vision and passing ability, evident in his top 6% Sofascore rating among positional peers. With his precision in long balls and key passes, he orchestrates play with ease, contributing significantly to Millwall’s midfield. At 37, his durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability. While his defensive metrics are less robust, his offensive prowess makes him a vital asset in controlling the tempo of matches.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls, 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 · data: Sofascore, 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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