Players like James McAtee
CAM/CMNottingham Forest · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames McAtee's profile ↗
The players most similar to James McAtee are Filip Krastev, Valentín Carboni, Abdou Harroui. Doppel rates Filip Krastev (PEC Zwolle) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdou Harroui scores 85/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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James McAtee is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his exceptional dribbling ability and creativity in the final third. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 6% of his peers, he may not be the most consistent performer, but his top-tier stats in successful dribbles and key passes highlight his potential to unlock defenses. Durability is a plus, with no games missed in the past three seasons, marking him as a reliable option for Nottingham Forest.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to James McAtee
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Valentín Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 21 | €8.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 26 | €6.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 88 |
| 12 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 92 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match James McAtee
≈ 100% James McAtee · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% James McAtee · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% James McAtee · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for James McAtee?
By Doppel's fit score, Filip Krastev (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to James McAtee, with a 86/100 overall match. Valentín Carboni and Abdou Harroui are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to James McAtee?
Yes. Abdou Harroui (Frosinone) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to James McAtee?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from James McAtee's 2023/24 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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