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 October 2026.
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Ciaron Brown is a versatile defensive asset, excelling as a ball-playing centre-back and left-back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 28% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive aerial prowess, ranking in the top 7% for aerial duels won and the top 11% for finishing, highlighting his threat in set-piece situations. His durability is a major plus, as he has missed no games in the last three seasons, ensuring consistent contributions to Oxford United's 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↗ | Fiorentina | 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↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 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 closest look-alike to Ciaron Brown?
Statistically, Lloyd Jones (Charlton Athletic) is the closest look-alike to Ciaron Brown — a 84/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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