Cheaper alternatives to Jordan James
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, with 34 appearances and a market value of €11m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to James, consider Youssef Maziz from Oud-Heverlee Leuven, valued at €1m and fitting 87/100, or Jakob Breum of Go Ahead Eagles, valued at €6m with a fit score 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 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 87 | 86 |
| 5 | Robin van Cruijsensimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 20 | €1.1m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Jeppe Erenbjergsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €4.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 88 | 85 |
| 8 | Tjaronn Cherysimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 38 | €400k | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 84 | 85 |
| 10 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 86 | 85 |
| 11 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 89 | 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 (Royal Antwerp FC) 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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