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 October 2026.
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James Maddison is a creative attacking midfielder, renowned for his exceptional playmaking abilities. With a top 2% Sofascore rating among his peers, he excels in delivering key passes and accurate final-third balls, showcasing his vision and precision. Though his finishing and aerial duels aren't his strong suits, his capacity to influence matches with goals and assists makes him a vital asset when fit, despite a history of injuries that has impacted his availability.
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↗ | Manchester United | 27 | €79m | 97 | 85 |
| 3 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 96 | 86 |
| 4 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 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↗ | Manchester United | 27 | €73m | 95 | 84 |
| 10 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 95 | 87 |
| 11 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 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 closest look-alike to James Maddison?
Statistically, Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis) is the closest look-alike to James Maddison — a 87/100 profile match (98/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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