Who should replace James Justin?
RB/LBLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Justin's profile ↗
James Justin is a right-back/left-back for Leeds United in the Premier League, with 29 appearances, 2 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Justin, Nordi Mukiele from Sunderland, Ramy Bensebaini of Borussia Dortmund, and Maik Nawrocki from RC Lens all present strong tactical fits, each scoring 82/100 in fit scores.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | €7.4m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €1.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Kristoffer Ajersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €24m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Lukas Küblersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 34 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €11m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Justin
≈ 100% James Justin · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% James Justin · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% James Justin · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for James Justin?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) does the closest job to James Justin, at 95/100 on profile. Ramy Bensebaini and Maik Nawrocki follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace James Justin?
Yes — Maik Nawrocki (RC Lens) plays a similar right back role at roughly €1.4m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for James Justin?
Doppel learns James Justin's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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