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 James Garner, Pedro Porro, Kieran Trippier. Doppel rates James Garner (Everton) a 83/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kieran Trippier scores 86/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Reece James is a dynamic ball-playing right-back with the versatility to excel in midfield, showcasing an elite level of quality with a Sofascore rating in the top 9% of his peers. His exceptional ability to create big chances and deliver accurate crosses makes him a constant threat in the final third, while his high volume of touches per 90 indicates his involvement in build-up play. Despite concerns over his injury history, his talent and influence on the pitch are undeniable.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate crosses, Big chances created. Availability: 81 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Reece James
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Pedro Porrosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €42m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 36 | €1.4m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Reece James
≈ 100% Reece James · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Reece James · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Reece James · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Reece James?
Statistically, James Garner (Everton) is the closest look-alike to Reece James — a 83/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Reece James?
By Doppel's fit score, James Garner (Everton) is the closest profile to Reece James, with a 83/100 overall match. Pedro Porro and Kieran Trippier are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Reece James?
Yes. Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) plays a similar right back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.4m.
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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