James McAtee alternatives
CAM/CMNottingham Forest · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames McAtee's profile ↗
James McAtee is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, with 31 appearances, 3 goals, and 3 assists this season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to McAtee, consider Facundo Buonanotte from Elche, valued at €11m and fitting 88/100, or Sami Ouaissa from NEC Nijmegen, valued at €8m with a fit score of 87/100. Cameron Puertas and Levi Smans also present budget options, valued at €7m and €1m, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Bambasé Contésimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €3.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 95 | 86 |
| 7 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 89 | 86 |
| 8 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Valentín Carbonisimilar↗ | Genoa | 21 | €8.1m | 95 | 85 |
| 10 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 87 | 85 |
| 11 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match James McAtee
≈ 100% James McAtee · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% James McAtee · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% James McAtee · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to James McAtee?
Jakob Napoleon Romsaas (RC Sporting Charleroi) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.1m with a 86/100 match to James McAtee.
Who is the best-value alternative to James McAtee?
Facundo Buonanotte offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €11m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to James McAtee?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match James McAtee's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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