West Brom’s very own Kevin De Bruyne can lead them back to Premier League this season
West Brom will be aiming for promotion to the Premier League ahead of the 2025/26 Championship season.
Ryan Mason will be relying on some of his players to lead by example and galvanise the rest of the team when the chips are down.
The Baggies appeared to be singing from the same hymn sheet under Carlos Corberan, and Mason will want to have a similar impact on them.
Isaac Price has been likened to Kevin De Bruyne
Isaac Price shares notable similarities with Kevin De Bruyne, making him a potential linchpin for the Baggies’ Premier League promotion push.
This similarity has been noted by Ricky Lee as well, who is a casual scout for Hartlepool United.
Like De Bruyne, Price is a dynamic, box-to-box midfielder with a knack for incisive passing and goal-scoring flair.
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Everton U23 | 64 | 5 | 5 |
| Standard Liege | 63 | 1 | 3 |
| Everton U18 | 19 | – | – |
| West Brom | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| Everton | 3 | – | – |
His ability to deliver quality final balls mirrors De Bruyne’s playmaking prowess, as seen with his 119 Premier League assists.
Price’s versatility to operate in central midfield, attacking roles, or even as a makeshift striker, as deployed by Tony Mowbray, echoes De Bruyne’s adaptability across midfield positions.
Both players combine technical finesse with athleticism and have the ability to provide an eye-of-the-needle pass.
Price averages 1.74 progressive carries – putting him in the 85th percentile of all midfielders in fbref’s Men’s Next 14 Competitions.
Price could play a key role in West Brom’s promotion push
His nine goals for Northern Ireland, including a hat-trick against Bulgaria, highlight a goal-scoring instinct akin to De Bruyne’s long-range thunderbolts.
For West Brom, Price’s ability to break lines, create chances, and contribute defensively addresses their need for a creative spark in midfield, especially after losing experienced players like John Swift.
The 21-year-old averages 2.73 clearances and 1.81 blocks per 90 minutes – putting him in the 95th percentile of all midfielders.
Under Mason’s youthful management, Price’s energy and set-piece delivery could elevate teammates like Aune Heggebo, bolstering West Brom’s attack.
Retaining him amid interest from elsewhere is crucial, as his potential to blossom into a Championship star could drive the Baggies’ play-off charge, leveraging his £2.5million signing from Standard Liege in January this year to secure promotion.
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