Who should replace Archie Brown?
LB/LMKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitArchie Brown's profile ↗
Archie Brown is a left-back/left midfielder for KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League, having made 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Brown, Liam Millar from Preston North End offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Mortadha Ben Ouanes from Kasımpaşa and Oso from Sevilla both present solid alternatives with fit scores of 84/100.
Best replacements for Archie Brown
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mortadha Ben Ouanessimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.4m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Ososimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €11m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Jordan Bossimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €11m | 94 | 80 |
| 4 | Liam Millarsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 27 | €2.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Wendellsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 33 | €1.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Carlos Romerosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 25 | €24m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Patrick Dorgusimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €33m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 91 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Archie Brown
≈ 100% Archie Brown · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Archie Brown · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Archie Brown · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Archie Brown?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasımpaşa) does the closest job to Archie Brown, at 94/100 on profile. Oso and Jordan Bos follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Archie Brown?
Yes — Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasımpaşa) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.4m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Archie Brown?
Doppel learns Archie Brown's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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