On his first start for ‘Oranje’ at the 2026 World Cup, our terrific striker announced himself in what we’ve come to know as a ‘classic’ Brian Brobbey performance.
Throughout the game, he highlighted the unique skill set he possesses — initiating contact, pinning defenders, perfect passing, linking play and showing a brilliant striker’s instinct in front of goal. The Swedes didn’t know what to do with him and Brobbey occupied all three of their centre halves very effectively.
As I am sure we all do,
I enjoy seeing our players perform well for their country s it benefits the players’ confidence and makes us feel even prouder of the lads.
However, it does mean they’re highlighted on a global scale and that suitors may begin to line up.
Before the tournament began, I think there was a general consensus that Robin Roefs and Noah Sadiki were probably the most sought-after players in our squad and whilst that may not have changed, this performance from Brobbey will have definitely increased his price tag and made teams across Europe take note.
In a perfect world, we wouldn’t lose any of our players in the summer — although financials or an offer we couldn’t turn down may make it a necessity — but for me, it’s key that we hold onto Brobbey and this is mainly because of that unique skillset I mentioned earlier.
I’m not sure that there are many, if any, players in the world who can do what Brobbey doesn’t to the level that he does it. It’s also vital that we hold onto our number nine because of how integral he’s become to our team, with so much of our success last season coming from being able to play into our ridiculously strong striker.
Ultimately, he’s perfect for our setup, which is why it’s so important that we keep him, and our regular and resolute defensive displays last season relied on his ability to receive long out-balls and move the Lads right up the pitch.
In my opinion, he would be impossible to replace and given the strong rumours currently circulating that Wilson Isidor is looking to leave, as well as the suspicions around Eliezer Mayenda’s future, it wouldn’t surprise me if the club are monitoring possible striker options in the market — especially given the extra workload from the Europa League.
Brobbey’s style of play is very physically demanding, as seen through him only completing six ninety-minute games last season. With midweek football to contend with, it isn’t sustainable for him to start every game.
With this in mind, I wonder what kind of striker the club would look to bring in, if they ended up doing so. Would it be another physical, ‘hold up’ striker like Brobbey, or could it be a player that plays on the shoulder and chases balls in behind?
For me, the latter would be more likely, just to provide something different tactically — a pacey striker that can run all day would be the last thing a defender wants to see after tussling with Brobbey for seventy minutes.
I do want to mention that I think Isidor and/or Mayenda could play this role, but I’d be surprised if they’re both still at the club come September 4.
I love Brobbey and how he plays — I mean, just look at his goals last season.
The two against Arsenal and Palace respectively were two of the strangest yet best finishes of the season. They looked uncoordinated but calculated at the same time, whereas the emphatic weak-foot volley at the end of a classy team move at Tottenham was truly spectacular and won my vote for goal of the season.
Then you have his two most important strikes — the unbelievable last-second winner to do the double over that lot, followed by his iconic celebration, and the equaliser against Everton which epitomised his style of play and sparked the comeback.
It’s great to see Brobbey getting the recognition he’s so deserving of and I have everything crossed that we keep hold of him this summer.
He’s quickly become a fan favourite and I’d love to see him push on in our red and white.
