Players like James Trafford
GKBurnley · 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 (Galatasaray) 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 September 2026.
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James Trafford is an elite shot-stopper, excelling as a commanding presence between the sticks. With a remarkable save percentage and clean sheet rate in the top 1% of his positional peers, he consistently prevents goals and showcases his reliability. His durability stands out, having missed just one game in three seasons, making him a dependable choice for any side. While his long-ball accuracy could improve, his core goalkeeping skills make him a vital asset in any defensive setup.
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↗ | Galatasaray | 40 | €600k | 96 | 90 |
| 2 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 22 | €5.5m | 95 | 91 |
| 3 | Maarten Vandevoordtsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €16m | 95 | 88 |
| 4 | Jari De Bussersimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 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↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 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 best replacement for James Trafford?
By Doppel's fit score, Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray) 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 (Galatasaray) 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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