Who should replace John Brooks?
CB/LBHertha BSC · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Brooks's profile ↗
John Brooks is a centre-back/left-back for Hertha BSC in the 2. Bundesliga, with 21 appearances and 2 goals in the current season. For those seeking the best replacement for Brooks, Malick Thiaw from Newcastle United offers an impressive fit score of 85/100, while Kacper Potulski from 1. FSV Mainz 05 follows closely with a fit of 84/100. Both players excel in similar tactical roles, making them suitable alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Ben Meesimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 37 | €800k* | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €65m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €54m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Brooks
≈ 100% John Brooks · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% John Brooks · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% John Brooks · strong: Shots, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for John Brooks?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) does the closest job to John Brooks, at 95/100 on profile. Konstantinos Mavropanos and Kacper Potulski follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace John Brooks?
Yes — Ben Mee (Sheffield United) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k*, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for John Brooks?
Doppel learns John Brooks's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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