Players like James Garner
CM/CDMEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Garner's profile ↗
The players most similar to James Garner are Elliot Anderson, Youri Tielemans, Adam Wharton. Doppel rates Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) a 82/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ross Barkley scores 82/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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James Garner is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder who excels in both defensive duties and playmaking. With a Sofascore rating in the top 11% of his positional peers, he stands out for his elite tackling and interception ability, ranking in the top 1%, while also delivering accurate crosses and maintaining a high volume of touches. His reliability on the pitch is evident, having missed only 15 games over the last three seasons, making him a durable asset for any team.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses, Touches. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to James Garner
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €33m | 95 | 82 |
| 3 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Garner
≈ 100% James Garner · strong: Duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% James Garner · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% James Garner · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for James Garner?
By Doppel's fit score, Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) is the closest profile to James Garner, with a 82/100 overall match. Youri Tielemans and Adam Wharton are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to James Garner?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Luton Town) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to James Garner?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from James Garner'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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