Players like Isaac James
LMLorient · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsaac James's profile ↗
The players most similar to Isaac James are Giuseppe Pezzella, Franco Carboni, Fabio Ferraro. Doppel rates Giuseppe Pezzella (Empoli) a 77/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thomas Delaine scores 76/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Isaac James is a tenacious left midfielder, excelling as a defensive workhorse with impressive metrics in clearances and tackles, making him a reliable asset in breaking up opposition plays. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 31% of his peers, his durability stands out, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may struggle with attacking contributions, his defensive prowess and commitment make him a dependable option in a squad needing grit and resilience on the flanks.
Strengths: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Isaac James
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Empoli | 29 | €2.1m | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Franco Carbonisimilar↗ | Ternana | 23 | €900k | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Romario Röschsimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 27 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Thomas Delainesimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 34 | €300k | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Florian Kleinhanslsimilar↗ | VfL Osnabrück | 26 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 88 | 76 |
| 8 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 87 | 76 |
| 11 | Kristoffer Lundsimilar↗ | Palermo | 24 | €4.3m | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Rémy Vitasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 25 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Isaac James
≈ 100% Isaac James · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Isaac James · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Isaac James · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Isaac James?
By Doppel's fit score, Giuseppe Pezzella (Empoli) is the closest profile to Isaac James, with a 77/100 overall match. Franco Carboni and Fabio Ferraro are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Isaac James?
Yes. Thomas Delaine (RC Strasbourg) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Isaac James?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Isaac James's 2025/26 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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