Who should replace James McClean?
LM/LBWrexham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames McClean's profile ↗
James McClean is a left midfielder/left-back for Wrexham in the English Championship, with 16 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace McClean include Kaiki from Cruzeiro, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Adam Obert from Cagliari, with a fit score of 79/100. Both players demonstrate a tactical fit for the role, making them strong alternatives.
Best replacements for James McClean
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam Obertsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €6.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Kaikisimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 23 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Zakaria Arisssimilar↗ | Bastia | 22 | €1.9m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Unax Agotesimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 23 | €200k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Hassane Kamarasimilar↗ | Udinese | 32 | €3.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Tuur Rommenssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €7.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Fernando Medranosimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €500k | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Kazımcan Karataşsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €2.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Samukelo Kabinisimilar↗ | Molde FK | 22 | €2.3m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match James McClean
≈ 100% James McClean · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% James McClean · strong: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% James McClean · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for James McClean?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Adam Obert (Cagliari) does the closest job to James McClean, at 92/100 on profile. Kaiki and Zakaria Ariss follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace James McClean?
Yes — Unax Agote (Real Sociedad B) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for James McClean?
Doppel learns James McClean's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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