Best Alternatives to James Maddison  

Playing Style Analysis

James Maddison is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.45 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.35 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), penetrates with forward passing (8.6 final-third passes/90), central to possession (78 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (3.2/90) and top 10% creator in the league. The three closest DNA matches to James Maddison  :

• Florian Wirtz(80% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90), central to possession (71 touches/90), active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
• Cole Palmer(80% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.46 goals/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and heavily involved in play (56 touches/90).
• Dominik Szoboszlai(80% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.2 final-third passes/90), central to possession (83 touches/90), switches play with precision (5.8 long balls/90, 64% accuracy), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.

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