Players like James Hill
CB/RBBournemouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Hill's profile ↗
The players most similar to James Hill are Leopold Querfeld, Adrián de la Fuente, Reece Burke. Doppel rates Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) a 86/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mats Hummels scores 82/100 at about €500k*. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to James Hill
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 82 | 82 |
| 3 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €1.0m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €25m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 20 | €32m | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 28 | €23m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 32 | €300k | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 83 | 81 |
| 11 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €8.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Hill
≈ 100% James Hill · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% James Hill · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% James Hill · strong: Big chances created, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for James Hill?
By Doppel's fit score, Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) is the closest profile to James Hill, with a 86/100 overall match. Adrián de la Fuente and Reece Burke are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to James Hill?
Yes. Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €500k*.
How does Doppel find players similar to James Hill?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from James Hill's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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