Who should replace Matty James?
CDM/CMWrexham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatty James's profile ↗
Matty James is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Wrexham in the English Championship, with 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for James include Giovanni Haag from Rodez AF, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Dimitri Bisoli from Brescia, with a fit score of 78/100. Players similar to Matty James, who can replace him effectively, include Silas Gnaka and Stanko Jurić, both demonstrating strong tactical compatibility.
Best replacements for Matty James
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Dimitri Bisolisimilar↗ | Brescia | 32 | €400k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Silas Gnakasimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 28 | €900k | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Ryad Hachemsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 28 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Kylian Kaibouesimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 28 | €800k | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Martin Honglasimilar↗ | Granada | 28 | €1.3m | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Mamadou Diagnesimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 12 | Alexandre Lauraysimilar↗ | Le Mans | 29 | €600k | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matty James
≈ 100% Matty James · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Matty James · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Matty James · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matty James?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Giovanni Haag (Rodez AF) does the closest job to Matty James, at 93/100 on profile. Dimitri Bisoli and Silas Gnaka follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matty James?
Yes — Dimitri Bisoli (Brescia) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matty James?
Doppel learns Matty James's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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