Cheaper alternatives to Reece James
RB/CM/CDMChelsea · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitReece James's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Reece James are Kieran Trippier, João Cancelo, Pedro Porro. Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) rates 85/100 as a match at about €1.4m, below Reece James's ~€63m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Reece James
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 33 | €1.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Pedro Porrosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €32m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 86 | 84 |
| 5 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 83 | 82 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €7.6m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Reece James
≈ 100% Reece James · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Reece James · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Reece James · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Reece James?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 84/100 match to Reece James.
Who is the best-value alternative to Reece James?
Kieran Trippier offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Reece James?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right back) by how closely they match Reece James's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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