Who should replace Reece James?
RB/CM/CDMChelsea · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Reece James, the best-fitting right backs are James Garner, Elliot Anderson, Pedro Porro. James Garner (Everton) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Kieran Trippier at about €1.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Reece James
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Garner | Everton | 24 | €48m | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Elliot Anderson | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €68m | 95 | 82 |
| 3 | Pedro Porro | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €32m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Kieran Trippier | Newcastle United | 33 | €1.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | João Neves | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €148m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Youri Tielemans | Aston Villa | 27 | €33m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Declan Rice | Arsenal | 24 | €114m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Frenkie de Jong | FC Barcelona | 26 | €32m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | João Cancelo | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Tom Bischof | TSG Hoffenheim | 19 | €39m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Conor Gallagher | Chelsea | 23 | €31m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Wouter Burger | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Reece James
≈ 100% Reece James · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Reece James · strong: Duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Reece James · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Reece James?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, James Garner (Everton) does the closest job to Reece James, at 95/100 on profile. Elliot Anderson and Pedro Porro follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Reece James?
Yes — Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) plays a similar right back role at roughly €1.4m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Reece James?
Doppel learns Reece James's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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