Players like Ciaron Brown
CB/LBOxford United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCiaron Brown's profile ↗
Ciaron Brown is a centre-back/left-back for Oxford United in the Championship, aged 28, with a market value of €2m. Players similar to Brown include Lloyd Jones from Charlton Athletic, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Gabriele Guarino of Empoli, scoring 87/100. Other comparable options are Maximilian Großer from Arminia Bielefeld, also at 87/100, and Radu Drăguşin from Genoa, with a fit score of 83/100.
About Ciaron Brown
Ciaron Brown is a versatile defender excelling as a ball-playing centre-back with a knack for scoring, making him a valuable asset in both defensive stability and offensive support. With his Sofascore rating in the top 21% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive aerial prowess and clearances, while also contributing goals and assists. His durability stands out, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underlining his reliability on the pitch.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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