Players like Alan Browne
CM/CDM/CAMMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlan Browne's profile ↗
Alan Browne is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Middlesbrough in the Championship, with 41 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists. Players similar to Browne include Kevin Sessa from 1. FC Heidenheim, Jakob Napoleon Romsaas of RC Sporting Charleroi, and Sydie Peck from Sheffield United, all with a fit score of 85/100, showcasing comparable roles and statistical profiles.
12 players most similar to Alan Browne
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 86 | 85 |
| 3 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 86 | 85 |
| 5 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 83 | 84 |
| 10 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alan Browne
≈ 100% Alan Browne · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Alan Browne · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Alan Browne · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alan Browne?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Alan Browne, with a 85/100 overall match. Jakob Napoleon Romsaas and Sydie Peck are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alan Browne?
Yes. Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alan Browne?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alan Browne'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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