Players like James Ward-Prowse
CM/CDM/CAMBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Ward-Prowse's profile ↗
The players most similar to James Ward-Prowse are Gerard Gumbau, Doğucan Haspolat, Adam Wharton. Doppel rates Gerard Gumbau (Rayo Vallecano) a 79/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gerard Gumbau scores 79/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of October 2026.
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James Ward-Prowse is a dynamic central midfielder known for his exceptional playmaking abilities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 11% of his peers, he stands out for his pinpoint accuracy in crossing and creating key chances, making him a vital asset in both set-pieces and open play. His impressive durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, further underscores his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to James Ward-Prowse
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 32 | €1.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Ward-Prowse
≈ 100% James Ward-Prowse · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% James Ward-Prowse · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% James Ward-Prowse · strong: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to James Ward-Prowse?
Statistically, Gerard Gumbau (Rayo Vallecano) is the closest look-alike to James Ward-Prowse — a 79/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for James Ward-Prowse?
By Doppel's fit score, Gerard Gumbau (Rayo Vallecano) is the closest profile to James Ward-Prowse, with a 79/100 overall match. Doğucan Haspolat and Adam Wharton are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to James Ward-Prowse?
Yes. Gerard Gumbau (Rayo Vallecano) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to James Ward-Prowse?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from James Ward-Prowse'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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