Cheaper alternatives to James Trafford
GKManchester City · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Trafford's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to James Trafford are Manuel Riemann, Marcel Schuhen, Wes Foderingham. Manuel Riemann (VfL Bochum 1848) rates 86/100 as a match at about €200k, below James Trafford's ~€27m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to James Trafford
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Riemannsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 38 | €200k | 89 | 86 |
| 2 | Marcel Schuhensimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 33 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Wes Foderinghamsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 35 | €300k | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Karl Darlowsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 36 | €200k | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Jeremías Ledesmasimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €1.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Caoimhin Kellehersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €25m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Kamil Grabarasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €12m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Finn Dahmensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €13m | 82 | 81 |
| 9 | Federico Ravagliasimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €1.6m | 95 | 80 |
| 10 | Diant Ramajsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €6.3m | 82 | 80 |
| 11 | Mory Diawsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 33 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Oliver Baumannsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 36 | €2.7m | 83 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Trafford
≈ 100% James Trafford · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% James Trafford · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% James Trafford · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to James Trafford?
Manuel Riemann (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 86/100 match to James Trafford.
Who is the best-value alternative to James Trafford?
Manuel Riemann offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €200k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to James Trafford?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (goalkeeper) by how closely they match James Trafford's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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