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, Kenan Yıldız, Xavi Simons. Doppel rates Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis) a 86/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Isco scores 85/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to James Maddison
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 97 | 86 |
| 2 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 95 | 85 |
| 6 | Jamal Musialasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 23 | €97m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Ilan Kebbalsimilar↗ | Paris FC | 28 | €11m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 94 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Maddison
≈ 100% James Maddison · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% James Maddison · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% James Maddison · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
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 86/100 overall match. Kenan Yıldız and Xavi Simons 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 85/100 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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