Players like James Beadle
GKBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Beadle's profile ↗
The players most similar to James Beadle are Jonas Thomas Kersken, Paul Nardi, Kamil Grabara. Doppel rates Jonas Thomas Kersken (Arminia Bielefeld) a 89/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Karl Darlow scores 82/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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James Beadle is an emerging shot-stopper with notable resilience and durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom 6% among goalkeepers, he showcases strengths in distribution and dueling, ranking in the top 8% for xG+xA/90 and demonstrating solid aerial prowess. His ability to win duels and successfully dribble under pressure highlights a potential for growth, making him an interesting prospect for the future despite current inconsistencies.
Strengths: xG + xA, Duels won, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to James Beadle
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonas Thomas Kerskensimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €900k | 94 | 89 |
| 2 | Paul Nardisimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 32 | €1.3m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Kamil Grabarasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €12m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Karl Darlowsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 36 | €200k | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Joel Roblessimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 36 | €400k | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | James Traffordsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 24 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Daniel Fernandessimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 34 | €1.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Bernardo Fontessimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €4.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Emil Odegaardsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 27 | €400k | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Kayne van Oevelensimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €2.1m | 89 | 87 |
| 11 | Mathew Ryansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 34 | €1.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Beadle
≈ 100% James Beadle · strong: Accurate crosses, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% James Beadle · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% James Beadle · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to James Beadle?
Statistically, Jonas Thomas Kersken (Arminia Bielefeld) is the closest look-alike to James Beadle — a 89/100 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 Beadle?
By Doppel's fit score, Jonas Thomas Kersken (Arminia Bielefeld) is the closest profile to James Beadle, with a 89/100 overall match. Paul Nardi and Kamil Grabara are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to James Beadle?
Yes. Karl Darlow (Leeds United) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to James Beadle?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from James Beadle's 2025/26 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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