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 September 2026.
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James Beadle is a modern, proactive goalkeeper with a strong presence in duels and aerial challenges. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 6% of his positional peers, he boasts impressive metrics in expected goals and assists per 90 minutes, showcasing his ability to contribute to play beyond traditional shot-stopping. With an impressive record of durability, missing no games in the past three seasons, he remains a reliable option as he develops his craft in the Championship.
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↗ | Burnley | 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 | 82 |
| 12 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 88 | 84 |
* 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 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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