Players like James Tarkowski
CBEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Tarkowski's profile ↗
The players most similar to James Tarkowski are Jan Paul van Hecke, Ross Sykes, Marc Guéhi. Doppel rates Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton & Hove Albion) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw scores 86/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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James Tarkowski is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, combining robust defensive prowess with impressive distribution. Ranking in the top 3% of his positional peers, he excels in duels and aerial challenges, making him a formidable presence in both defense and set-piece situations. With only six games missed over the last three seasons, his durability adds to his value as a reliable anchor in the backline.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won, Accurate long balls. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to James Tarkowski
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 94 | 89 |
| 3 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 94 | 88 |
| 5 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 93 | 87 |
| 9 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Tarkowski
≈ 100% James Tarkowski · strong: Touches, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% James Tarkowski · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% James Tarkowski · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for James Tarkowski?
By Doppel's fit score, Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest profile to James Tarkowski, with a 85/100 overall match. Ross Sykes and Marc Guéhi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to James Tarkowski?
Yes. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to James Tarkowski?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from James Tarkowski's 2025/26 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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