Who should replace James Garner?
CM/CDMEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Garner's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace James Garner, the best-fitting central midfielders are Reece James, Elliot Anderson, Youri Tielemans. Reece James (Chelsea) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Wouter Burger at about €21m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for James Garner
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reece Jamessimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €63m | 95 | 77 |
| 2 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €68m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 27 | €33m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 19 | €39m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | João Nevessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €148m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Declan Ricesimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €114m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €31m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Bruno Guimarãessimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €72m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €5.5m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 28 | €8.6m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Garner
≈ 100% James Garner · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% James Garner · strong: Duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% James Garner · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for James Garner?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Reece James (Chelsea) does the closest job to James Garner, at 95/100 on profile. Elliot Anderson and Youri Tielemans follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace James Garner?
Yes — Wouter Burger (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €21m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for James Garner?
Doppel learns James Garner'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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