Who should replace Daniel James?
RWLeeds United · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaniel James's profile ↗
Daniel James is a right winger for Leeds United in the Championship, having made 36 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 12 goals and 9 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for James, Jacob Trenskow of SC Heerenveen, with a fit score of 84/100, and Cengiz Ünder from Beşiktaş JK, who has a fit score of 83/100, are strong tactical alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cengiz Ündersimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 29 | €3.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Jacob Trenskowsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 26 | €7.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Marco Asensiosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 30 | €16m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Tjaronn Cherysimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 38 | €400k | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Andreas Skov Olsensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 27 | €6.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Ismaïla Sarrsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €38m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Ibrahim Sadiqsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €2.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Mohamed Salahsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 34 | €21m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Donyell Malensimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 27 | €48m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Anis Hadj Moussasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 24 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Iñaki Williamssimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 32 | €7.3m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daniel James
≈ 100% Daniel James · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Daniel James · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Daniel James · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Daniel James?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Cengiz Ünder (Beşiktaş JK) does the closest job to Daniel James, at 92/100 on profile. Jacob Trenskow and Marco Asensio 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.
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