Who should replace Alan Browne?
CM/CDM/CAMMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlan Browne's profile ↗
Alan Browne is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Middlesbrough in the Championship, with 41 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Browne, Sydie Peck from Sheffield United offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Nico O'Reilly from Manchester City also presents a solid option with a fit score of 83/100.
Best replacements for Alan Browne
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Richard Ríossimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €27m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Weston McKenniesimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €31m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alan Browne
≈ 100% Alan Browne · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Alan Browne · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Alan Browne · strong: Duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alan Browne?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Santi Comesaña (Villarreal) does the closest job to Alan Browne, at 93/100 on profile. Sydie Peck and Richard Ríos follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alan Browne?
Yes — Rachid Kouda (Mantova) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.3m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alan Browne?
Doppel learns Alan Browne's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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