Players like Ciaron Brown
CB/LBOxford United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCiaron Brown's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ciaron Brown are Lloyd Jones, Gabriele Guarino, Maximilian Großer. Doppel rates Lloyd Jones (Charlton Athletic) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Maximilian Großer scores 87/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ciaron Brown is a versatile defender who excels as a strong, aerially dominant centre-back or left-back, showcasing his ability in both defensive and attacking phases. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 28% of his positional peers, he demonstrates impressive aerial prowess and finishing ability, contributing significantly to set pieces and goal-scoring opportunities. His durability is a major asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, solidifying his reputation as a reliable presence in the backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ciaron Brown
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 93 | 82 |
| 9 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 93 | 82 |
| 12 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ciaron Brown
≈ 100% Ciaron Brown · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ciaron Brown · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ciaron Brown · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ciaron Brown?
By Doppel's fit score, Lloyd Jones (Charlton Athletic) is the closest profile to Ciaron Brown, with a 84/100 overall match. Gabriele Guarino and Maximilian Großer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ciaron Brown?
Yes. Maximilian Großer (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ciaron Brown?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ciaron Brown's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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