Players like Brad Potts
RMPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrad Potts's profile ↗
The players most similar to Brad Potts are Luca Vignali, Thibo Somers, Fabio Depaoli. Doppel rates Luca Vignali (Spezia) a 78/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luca Vignali scores 78/100 at about €300k. Data as of August 2026.
About Brad Potts
Brad Potts is a tenacious right midfielder known for his aggressive defensive work and aerial prowess. With top 11% metrics in tackles and interceptions, he excels at disrupting opponents and winning duels, making him a reliable asset in midfield. His durability is impressive, having missed only five games in three seasons, underscoring his reliability. While he may not be a primary creator, his overall quality ranks in the top 30% of his positional peers, highlighting his effectiveness in a hard-working, combative role.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Brad Potts
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luca Vignalisimilar↗ | Spezia | 30 | €300k | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Thibo Somerssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Fabio Depaolisimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 29 | €800k | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €4.9m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Silvan Widmersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €700k | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | David Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 24 | €2.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Denzel Dumfriessimilar↗ | Inter | 30 | €26m | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Mark Sykessimilar↗ | Bristol City | 29 | €1.9m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Simone Zanonsimilar↗ | Carrarese | 25 | €2.3m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Felix Klaussimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 34 | €500k | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Brad Potts
≈ 100% Brad Potts · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Brad Potts · strong: Aerial duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Brad Potts · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Brad Potts?
By Doppel's fit score, Luca Vignali (Spezia) is the closest profile to Brad Potts, with a 78/100 overall match. Thibo Somers and Fabio Depaoli are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Brad Potts?
Yes. Luca Vignali (Spezia) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Brad Potts?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Brad Potts's 2025/26 season, then ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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