Who should replace Isaac James?
LMLorient · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsaac James's profile ↗
Isaac James is a left midfielder for Lorient in Ligue 2, with 19 appearances and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for James, Franco Carboni (Ternana, ITA-Serie B) boasts a fit score of 78/100, while Giuseppe Pezzella (Empoli, ITA-Serie A) follows closely with a fit score of 77/100. Players like Sam McCallum (Norwich City, ENG-Championship) and Fabio Ferraro (FCV Dender, BEL-Pro League) also present strong alternatives with fit scores of 74/100 and 78/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Empoli | 29 | €2.1m | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Sam McCallumsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €1.9m | 90 | 74 |
| 3 | Franco Carbonisimilar↗ | Ternana | 23 | €900k | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Dion De Nevesimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 25 | €800k | 89 | 73 |
| 6 | Romario Röschsimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 27 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Thomas Delainesimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 34 | €300k | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | Florian Kleinhanslsimilar↗ | VfL Osnabrück | 26 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Hassane Kamarasimilar↗ | Udinese | 32 | €3.2m | 89 | 74 |
| 10 | Mathieu Mionsimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 26 | €300k | 89 | 76 |
| 11 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Isaac James
≈ 100% Isaac James · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Isaac James · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Isaac James · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Isaac James?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Giuseppe Pezzella (Empoli) does the closest job to Isaac James, at 92/100 on profile. Sam McCallum and Franco Carboni follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Isaac James?
Yes — Thomas Delaine (RC Strasbourg) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Isaac James?
Doppel learns Isaac James's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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