Players like James Abankwah
CB/RBWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Abankwah's profile ↗
The players most similar to James Abankwah are Javier Moreno, Álex Martín, Álex Pastor. Doppel rates Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Javier Moreno scores 81/100 at about €200k. Data as of August 2026.
About James Abankwah
James Abankwah is a robust defensive presence, showcasing his aerial prowess and commitment in the backline as a centre-back and right-back. His strong ability to win aerial duels and make clearances positions him well among his peers, despite an overall Sofascore rating that sits in the bottom 8%. With impressive durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, he remains a reliable option for any defensive unit, adding depth and resilience to the squad.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to James Abankwah
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Álex Martínsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 28 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Álex Pastorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €300k | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Lucas Noubisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 21 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Sergio Cuberosimilar↗ | Eibar | 27 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Marvelsimilar↗ | Leganés | 23 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Abankwah
≈ 100% James Abankwah · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% James Abankwah · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% James Abankwah · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for James Abankwah?
By Doppel's fit score, Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) is the closest profile to James Abankwah, with a 81/100 overall match. Álex Martín and Álex Pastor are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to James Abankwah?
Yes. Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to James Abankwah?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from James Abankwah'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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