Who should replace James Bree?
RB/RMSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Bree's profile ↗
James Bree is a right-back/right midfielder for Southampton in the English Championship, with 41 appearances during the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 5 assists. Players who can replace Bree include David Hrnčár from FCV Dender, who has a fit score of 89/100, and Antoine Hainaut from Venezia, with a fit score of 87/100. Both demonstrate strong tactical compatibility for the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 95 | 89 |
| 2 | Daniel Borgessimilar↗ | Mirassol | 33 | €300k | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Antoine Hainautsimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Simone Zanonsimilar↗ | Carrarese | 25 | €2.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Puma Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 29 | €1.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Matheuzinhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 26 | €8.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Rodrigo Pinheirosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 24 | €4.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Saud Abdulhamidsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 27 | €8.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Lilian Raolisoasimilar↗ | Angers | 26 | €4.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Wes Burnssimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 32 | €1.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Bree
≈ 100% James Bree · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% James Bree · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% James Bree · strong: Big chances created, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for James Bree?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) does the closest job to James Bree, at 95/100 on profile. Daniel Borges and Antoine Hainaut follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace James Bree?
Yes — Daniel Borges (Mirassol) plays a similar right back role at roughly €300k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for James Bree?
Doppel learns James Bree'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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