Players like James Maddison
CAM/CMTottenham Hotspur · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Maddison's profile ↗
The players most similar to James Maddison are Giovani Lo Celso, Matheus Cunha, Phil Foden. Doppel rates Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis) a 87/100 overall match — 98/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Isco scores 86/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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James Maddison is a creative attacking midfielder who thrives on playmaking and orchestrating the attack. With a Sofascore rating in the top 2% of his peers, he excels in delivering key passes and accurate final-third balls, making him a vital cog in Tottenham's offensive machinery. Despite some concerns over his finishing and aerial duels, his vision and touch set him apart as an elite talent, though his injury history raises questions about his durability.
Strengths: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: 70 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to James Maddison
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 98 | 87 |
| 2 | Matheus Cunhasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 27 | €79m | 97 | 85 |
| 3 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 96 | 86 |
| 4 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 96 | 86 |
| 5 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 96 | 86 |
| 6 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 96 | 86 |
| 7 | Jamal Musialasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 23 | €97m | 95 | 85 |
| 8 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 9 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €73m | 95 | 84 |
| 10 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 95 | 87 |
| 11 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €98m | 95 | 85 |
| 12 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 94 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Maddison
≈ 100% James Maddison · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% James Maddison · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% James Maddison · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for James Maddison?
By Doppel's fit score, Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis) is the closest profile to James Maddison, with a 87/100 overall match. Matheus Cunha and Phil Foden are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to James Maddison?
Yes. Isco (Real Betis) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to James Maddison?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from James Maddison's 2024/25 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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