Players like James Bree
RB/RMSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Bree's profile ↗
The players most similar to James Bree are David Hrnčár, Antoine Hainaut, Simone Zanon. Doppel rates David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) a 89/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, David Hrnčár scores 89/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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James Bree is an attacking right-back with a knack for creating goal-scoring opportunities, showcasing his strengths through precise crossing and key passes. With a Sofascore rating in the top 49% of his positional peers, he consistently contributes to the attack, evident in his impressive tally of 4 goals and 5 assists this season. While his defensive duels could use improvement, his overall durability—missing only 14 games in three seasons—underscores his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to James Bree
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 95 | 89 |
| 2 | Antoine Hainautsimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Simone Zanonsimilar↗ | Carrarese | 25 | €2.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Puma Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 29 | €1.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Wes Burnssimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 32 | €1.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Joe Wardsimilar↗ | Derby County | 31 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €5.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Franck Honoratsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €6.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Carlos Vicentesimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €7.4m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Bree
≈ 100% James Bree · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% James Bree · strong: Big chances created, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% James Bree · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for James Bree?
By Doppel's fit score, David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) is the closest profile to James Bree, with a 89/100 overall match. Antoine Hainaut and Simone Zanon are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to James Bree?
Yes. David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) plays a similar right back role and rates 89/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to James Bree?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from James Bree's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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