Cheaper alternatives to Jordan James
CM/CDM/CAMStade Rennais · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJordan James's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Jordan James are Joan Jordán, Florian Sotoca, Edu Expósito. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) rates 82/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Jordan James's ~€11m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Jordan James
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 88 | 82 |
| 2 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 3 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 5 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 84 | 80 |
| 7 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 37 | €1.4m | 84 | 80 |
| 9 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 84 | 80 |
| 10 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 83 | 80 |
| 12 | Muhammed-Cham Saračevićsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 26 | €3.7m | 79 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jordan James
≈ 100% Jordan James · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jordan James · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Jordan James · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Jordan James?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 82/100 match to Jordan James.
Who is the best-value alternative to Jordan James?
Joan Jordán offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.0m.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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