Players like Reece James
RB/CM/CDMChelsea · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitReece James's profile ↗
The players most similar to Reece James are Kieran Trippier, Wouter Burger, João Cancelo. Doppel rates Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 82/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Reece James
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 36 | €1.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €21m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 86 | 82 |
| 5 | Pedro Porrosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €32m | 94 | 82 |
| 6 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 84 | 81 |
| 11 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 95 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Reece James
≈ 100% Reece James · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Reece James · strong: Aerial duels won, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Reece James · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Reece James?
By Doppel's fit score, Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Reece James, with a 85/100 overall match. Wouter Burger and João Cancelo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Reece James?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar right back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Reece James?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Reece James's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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