Who should replace Reece James?
RB/CM/CDMChelsea · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitReece James's profile ↗
Reece James is a right-back/central midfielder for Chelsea in the Premier League, having made 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 4 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for James, consider James Garner from Everton, Elliot Anderson of Manchester City, or Pedro Porro at Tottenham Hotspur, all with a fit score of 83/100, indicating a strong tactical alignment.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €100m | 96 | 83 |
| 3 | Pedro Porrosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €42m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Declan Ricesimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €114m | 94 | 82 |
| 5 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €43m | 94 | 82 |
| 6 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 36 | €1.4m | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Frenkie de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €32m | 93 | 81 |
| 8 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 93 | 82 |
| 12 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 93 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Reece James · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, 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 96/100 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 86/100 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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