Players like Jordan James
CM/CDM/CAMStade Rennais · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJordan James's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jordan James are Joan Jordán, Florian Sotoca, Edu Expósito. Doppel rates Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) a 83/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Jordan James
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 88 | 83 |
| 2 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 3 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €4.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €2.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 83 | 81 |
| 7 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Muhammed-Cham Saračevićsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 23 | €3.7m | 79 | 81 |
| 9 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 24 | €8.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 32 | €1.0m | 84 | 81 |
| 12 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 26 | €2.7m | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jordan James
≈ 100% Jordan James · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jordan James · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Jordan James · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jordan James?
By Doppel's fit score, Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to Jordan James, with a 83/100 overall match. Florian Sotoca and Edu Expósito are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jordan James?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jordan James?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jordan James's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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