James Sands alternatives
CM/CDMFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Sands's profile ↗
James Sands is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC St. Pauli in the Bundesliga, with 24 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Sands, Enric Llansana from RSC Anderlecht and Mikel Vesga from Athletic Club both offer similar roles, with fit scores of 80/100 and market values of €2m and €1m, respectively. Other options include Stanko Jurić and Dariusz Stalmach, valued at €1m and €2m, with fit scores of 79/100 and 78/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 80 | 78 |
| 5 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 6 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 73 | 78 |
| 8 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 83 | 77 |
| 12 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Sands
≈ 100% James Sands · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% James Sands · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% James Sands · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to James Sands?
Beñat Gerenabarrena (Athletic Club) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 78/100 match to James Sands.
Who is the best-value alternative to James Sands?
Enric Llansana offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €2.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to James Sands?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match James Sands'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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