Who should replace Jordan James?
CM/CDM/CAMLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJordan James's profile ↗
Jordan James is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Leicester City in the Championship, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace James effectively include Robin van Cruijsen from FC Volendam, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Ricardo Horta of Sporting Braga, with a fit score of 83/100. Both offer strong tactical fits for teams seeking a similar profile to James.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ricardo Hortasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 32 | €9.6m | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Robin van Cruijsensimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 20 | €1.1m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Jefferson Savarinosimilar↗ | Botafogo | 30 | €7.4m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Harry Wilsonsimilar↗ | Fulham | 29 | €27m | 94 | 82 |
| 5 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Finn Azazsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 26 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Scott Twinesimilar↗ | Bristol City | 27 | €14m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Tjaronn Cherysimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 38 | €400k | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jordan James
≈ 100% Jordan James · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Jordan James · strong: Key passes, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Jordan James · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jordan James?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ricardo Horta (Sporting Braga) does the closest job to Jordan James, at 96/100 on profile. Robin van Cruijsen and Jefferson Savarino follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jordan James?
Yes — Jens Toornstra (FC Utrecht) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jordan James?
Doppel learns Jordan James's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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