Players like Lewis O'Brien
CM/CDM/CAMWrexham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis O'Brien's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lewis O'Brien are Ivan Ilić, Sebastiano Esposito, Dariusz Stalmach. Doppel rates Ivan Ilić (Torino) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Charlie Patiño scores 84/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Lewis O'Brien is a creative central midfielder who excels as a playmaker, generating chances with his vision and passing ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 28% of his positional peers, he consistently creates big opportunities (top 7%) and delivers key passes (top 27%), showcasing his offensive influence. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the midfield.
Strengths: Big chances created, Key passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lewis O'Brien
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €14m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 87 |
| 10 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis O'Brien
≈ 100% Lewis O'Brien · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Lewis O'Brien · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Lewis O'Brien · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lewis O'Brien?
By Doppel's fit score, Ivan Ilić (Torino) is the closest profile to Lewis O'Brien, with a 84/100 overall match. Sebastiano Esposito and Dariusz Stalmach are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lewis O'Brien?
Yes. Charlie Patiño (Swansea City) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lewis O'Brien?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lewis O'Brien'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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