Who should replace James Abankwah?
CB/RBWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Abankwah's profile ↗
James Abankwah is a centre-back/right-back for Watford in the Championship, with 31 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Abankwah include Javier Moreno from Albacete Balompié, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Álex Martín from Córdoba, with a fit score of 80/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical alignment for similar roles in defence.
Best replacements for James Abankwah
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Álex Martínsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 28 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Álex Pastorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €300k | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Lucas Noubisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 21 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Sergio Cuberosimilar↗ | Eibar | 27 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Luc Marijnissensimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Giovanni Zarosimilar↗ | Modena | 32 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Juan Guevarasimilar↗ | Bastia | 25 | €1.2m | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Rufai Mohammedsimilar↗ | IFK Värnamo | 20 | €300k | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Giovanni Bonfantisimilar↗ | Pisa | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Abankwah
≈ 100% James Abankwah · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% James Abankwah · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% James Abankwah · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for James Abankwah?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) does the closest job to James Abankwah, at 93/100 on profile. Álex Martín and Álex Pastor follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace James Abankwah?
Yes — Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for James Abankwah?
Doppel learns James Abankwah's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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