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, Facundo Buonanotte. 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 October 2026.
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James McAtee is an attacking midfielder with a dynamic playing style, excelling in dribbling and creating chances in the final third. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 18% of his peers, he showcases elite ball progression, ranking in the top 4% for successful dribbles and top 8% for possession won in the attacking third. His durability is a major asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him 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↗ | Genoa | 21 | €8.1m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 94 | 88 |
| 4 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €21m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 22 | €29m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | Monza | 26 | €6.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 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: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to James McAtee?
Statistically, Filip Krastev (PEC Zwolle) is the closest look-alike to James McAtee — a 86/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 Facundo Buonanotte are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to James McAtee?
Yes. Abdou Harroui (Hellas Verona) 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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