Who should replace Dean James?
LBGo Ahead Eagles · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDean James's profile ↗
Dean James is a left-back for Go Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie, with 26 appearances, 1 goal, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for James, Emanuele Valeri from Parma and Daniel Svensson of Borussia Dortmund both offer a tactical fit score of 85/100, making them strong alternatives. Players similar to Dean James include Bryan Goncalves and Ulisses Garcia, who also provide solid options for the left-back position.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Ulisses Garciasimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 30 | €2.9m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Daniel Svenssonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €20m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Ryan Gilessimilar↗ | Hull City | 26 | €11m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Empoli | 29 | €2.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Juan Mirandasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Francisco Mourasimilar↗ | Famalicão | 27 | €8.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dean James
≈ 100% Dean James · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Dean James · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Dean James · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dean James?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Emanuele Valeri (Parma) does the closest job to Dean James, at 93/100 on profile. Bryan Goncalves and Ulisses Garcia follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dean James?
Yes — Bryan Goncalves (FCV Dender) plays a similar left back role at roughly €500k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dean James?
Doppel learns Dean James's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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