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 (Lecce) 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 October 2026.
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Lewis O'Brien is a dynamic central midfielder with a knack for creating opportunities, showcasing his playmaking ability through high big chances created and key passes per 90. With a Sofascore rating in the top 28% of his positional peers, he stands out as a reliable creator in midfield. His durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable asset for any team. While his long ball accuracy could improve, his strengths in chance generation more than compensate for it.
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↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €14m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 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 closest look-alike to Lewis O'Brien?
Statistically, Ivan Ilić (Lecce) is the closest look-alike to Lewis O'Brien — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Lewis O'Brien?
By Doppel's fit score, Ivan Ilić (Lecce) 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 (Deportivo de A Coruña) 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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