Players like James Trafford
GKLeeds United · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Trafford's profile ↗
The players most similar to James Trafford are Fernando Muslera, James Beadle, Maarten Vandevoordt. Doppel rates Fernando Muslera (Estudiantes de La Plata) a 90/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Fernando Muslera scores 90/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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James Trafford is an elite shot-stopping goalkeeper, showcasing exceptional reflexes and positioning with a save percentage in the top 1% of his peers. His ability to prevent goals, reflected in his impressive clean sheet percentage and goals prevented per 90 minutes, solidifies his status as a reliable last line of defense. With remarkable durability, having missed only one game in three seasons, Trafford is a consistent presence between the sticks for Leeds United.
Strengths: Save %, Clean sheet %, Goals prevented. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to James Trafford
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernando Muslerasimilar↗ | Estudiantes de La Plata | 40 | €600k | 96 | 90 |
| 2 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 22 | €5.5m | 95 | 91 |
| 3 | Maarten Vandevoordtsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €16m | 95 | 88 |
| 4 | Jari De Bussersimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 27 | €4.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Jonas Thomas Kerskensimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €900k | 93 | 89 |
| 6 | Dennis Seimensimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 21 | €9.5m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Kamil Grabarasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Paul Nardisimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 32 | €1.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Emil Odegaardsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 27 | €400k | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Joel Roblessimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 36 | €400k | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Alex Palmersimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 30 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Pierce Charlessimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €1.0m | 91 | 91 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Trafford
≈ 100% James Trafford · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% James Trafford · strong: xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% James Trafford · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to James Trafford?
Statistically, Fernando Muslera (Estudiantes de La Plata) is the closest look-alike to James Trafford — a 90/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for James Trafford?
By Doppel's fit score, Fernando Muslera (Estudiantes de La Plata) is the closest profile to James Trafford, with a 90/100 overall match. James Beadle and Maarten Vandevoordt are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to James Trafford?
Yes. Fernando Muslera (Estudiantes de La Plata) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 90/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to James Trafford?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from James Trafford's 2024/25 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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