Jordan James alternatives
CM/CDM/CAMLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJordan James's profile ↗
Jordan James is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Leicester City in the Championship, valued at €11m. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to James, consider Youssef Maziz from Oud-Heverlee Leuven, valued at €1m with a fit score of 87/100, or Jakob Breum of Go Ahead Eagles, priced at €6m with a fit score of 86/100. Other budget options include Alfie Devine of Preston North End and Robin van Cruijsen of Sparta Rotterdam, both with fit scores of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Robin van Cruijsensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 20 | €1.1m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Jeppe Erenbjergsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €4.2m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 88 | 85 |
| 7 | Tjaronn Cherysimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 38 | €400k | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 84 | 85 |
| 9 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 86 | 85 |
| 10 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Albert Guðmundssonsimilar↗ | Lazio | 29 | €11m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jordan James
≈ 100% Jordan James · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Jordan James · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jordan James · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Jordan James?
Tjaronn Chery (NEC Nijmegen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 85/100 match to Jordan James.
Who is the best-value alternative to Jordan James?
Youssef Maziz offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Jordan James?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Jordan James'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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