Who should replace James Beadle?
GKBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Beadle's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace James Beadle, the best-fitting goalkeepers are Paul Nardi, Emil Odegaard, Kamil Grabara. Paul Nardi (Queens Park Rangers) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Karl Darlow at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for James Beadle
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nardisimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 32 | €1.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Emil Odegaardsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 27 | €400k | 91 | 88 |
| 3 | Kamil Grabarasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €12m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | James Traffordsimilar↗ | Burnley | 24 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Karl Darlowsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 36 | €200k | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Kepa Arrizabalagasimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 32 | €5.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Timon Wellenreuthersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 31 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Bernardo Fontessimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €4.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Daniel Fernandessimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 34 | €1.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Joel Roblessimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 36 | €400k | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Mathew Ryansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 34 | €1.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Kayne van Oevelensimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €2.1m | 89 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Beadle
≈ 100% James Beadle · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% James Beadle · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% James Beadle · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for James Beadle?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Paul Nardi (Queens Park Rangers) does the closest job to James Beadle, at 93/100 on profile. Emil Odegaard and Kamil Grabara follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace James Beadle?
Yes — Karl Darlow (Leeds United) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €200k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for James Beadle?
Doppel learns James Beadle's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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