Players like James Lawrence
CBAlmere City FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Lawrence's profile ↗
The players most similar to James Lawrence are Fatih Aksoy, Enrique Lofolomo, Victor Parada. Doppel rates Fatih Aksoy (Alanyaspor) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 85/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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James Lawrence is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in facilitating play from the back, as evidenced by his impressive key passes and expected goals plus assists per 90 minutes. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him among the lower echelons of his positional peers, his ability to contribute creatively sets him apart. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability on the pitch, having missed significant time over the past few seasons.
Strengths: Key passes, xG + xA. Availability: 34 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to James Lawrence
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatih Aksoysimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 29 | €1.1m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Victor Paradasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 24 | €3.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 30 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 91 | 89 |
| 8 | Andreas Ndojsimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 23 | €5.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 29 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €17m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Lawrence
≈ 100% James Lawrence · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% James Lawrence · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% James Lawrence · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to James Lawrence?
Statistically, Fatih Aksoy (Alanyaspor) is the closest look-alike to James Lawrence — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for James Lawrence?
By Doppel's fit score, Fatih Aksoy (Alanyaspor) is the closest profile to James Lawrence, with a 84/100 overall match. Enrique Lofolomo and Victor Parada are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to James Lawrence?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to James Lawrence?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from James Lawrence's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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