Players like James Sands
CM/CDMFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Sands's profile ↗
The players most similar to James Sands are Tomáš Souček, Mikel Vesga, Pepelu. Doppel rates Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) a 79/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gonzalo Escalante scores 77/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to James Sands
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €9.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 2 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 85 | 77 |
| 3 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 78 | 77 |
| 4 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 81 | 76 |
| 6 | Yohann Magninsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 26 | €900k | 91 | 76 |
| 7 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 88 | 76 |
| 8 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 83 | 76 |
| 10 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €8.2m | 93 | 76 |
| 11 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 79 | 76 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 90 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Sands
≈ 100% James Sands · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% James Sands · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% James Sands · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for James Sands?
By Doppel's fit score, Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) is the closest profile to James Sands, with a 79/100 overall match. Mikel Vesga and Pepelu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to James Sands?
Yes. Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to James Sands?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from James Sands's 2025/26 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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