Who should replace Daniel James?
RWLeeds United · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaniel James's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Daniel James, the best-fitting right wingers are Anders Dreyer, Pablo Solari, Cengiz Ünder. Anders Dreyer (RSC Anderlecht) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Tjaronn Chery at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Daniel James
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anders Dreyersimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 28 | €14m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Pablo Solarisimilar↗ | River Plate | 25 | €8.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Cengiz Ündersimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 29 | €3.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Tjaronn Cherysimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 38 | €400k | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Marco Asensiosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 30 | €16m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Jacob Trenskowsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 26 | €7.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Mohamed Salahsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 34 | €21m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Andreas Skov Olsensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 27 | €6.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Hakim Ziyechsimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 33 | €2.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Donyell Malensimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 27 | €48m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Ismaïla Sarrsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €38m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Ibrahim Sadiqsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €2.1m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daniel James
≈ 100% Daniel James · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Daniel James · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Daniel James · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Daniel James?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Anders Dreyer (RSC Anderlecht) does the closest job to Daniel James, at 94/100 on profile. Pablo Solari and Cengiz Ünder follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Daniel James?
Yes — Tjaronn Chery (Royal Antwerp FC) plays a similar right winger role at roughly €400k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Daniel James?
Doppel learns Daniel James's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →