Cheaper alternatives to Daniel James
RWLeeds United · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaniel James's profile ↗
Daniel James is a right winger for Leeds United in the Championship, having made 36 appearances in the 2024/25 season, scoring 12 goals and providing 9 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to James, consider Iago Aspas from Celta Vigo, valued at €2m, or Jacob Trenskow of SC Heerenveen, available for €8m, both offering a similar role with impressive fit scores of 84/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Daniel James
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Jacob Trenskowsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 26 | €7.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Oğuz Aydınsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Cengiz Ündersimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 29 | €3.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Andreas Skov Olsensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 27 | €6.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Ángel Di Maríasimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
| 9 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Tjaronn Cherysimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 38 | €400k | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Pablo Solarisimilar↗ | River Plate | 25 | €8.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 12 | Jarne Steuckerssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.5m | 82 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daniel James
≈ 100% Daniel James · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Daniel James · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Daniel James · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Daniel James?
Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.5m with a 84/100 match to Daniel James.
Who is the best-value alternative to Daniel James?
Iago Aspas offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €1.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Daniel James?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right winger) by how closely they match Daniel 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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